[Public-list] New Subscriber and the ICW

[Brian and Elaine Timmins]

If your tillermaster is the same design as the tillermaster I had on a
Tartan 27 some 25 years ago, it's probably time to replace it. BUT, before
you do, open it up. If it has the string linkage (for lack of better
terminology), it probably needs to be shortened / tightened. If it's more
modern technology than that, I can't help.
Regards,
Brian  ex#497
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> On Fri, 7 Jan 2005 15:57:24 -0500, "Jim Davis" wrote:
> Jim
> I have an auto tiller on the boat but found it of little
> value. I found in the narrow channels evey though they are
> long I found that the boat began to yaw (side to side
> motion) because the responce time of the auto tiller was to
> long, once it began to turn it just got worse.  The only
> place where it was of use was the Jersy coast, Delaware,
> Chesapeak and Biscany Bay.  My auto tiller is an old
> Tillermaster.
> John
> >
> > Having just finished taking the boat as far as Vero Beach,
> I
> > would say plan at least 6 weeks to Vero Beach.  John is
> > right about long days under power, triple check your
> engine,
> > also I would have an autopilot - they are great for the
> long
> > straight sections.  A remote control is also worth having.
>
> >
> > As for planning I used "Skipper Bob's book", the Waterway
> > Guide, Tom Dove's ICW webpage
> > http://mysite.verizon.net/tomdove/  and the Atlantic
> > Intracoastal Waterway Association web page
> > http://www.atlintracoastal.org/ .   Also just before
> leaving
> > go to Skipper Bob's web site and get the latest updates.
> >
> > Most important in your planning is to enjoy the trip, visit
> > the smaller towns, play tourist and relax.
> >
> > Jim Davis
> > S/V Isa Lei
> > CT 35
> >
> >
> > If man does find the solution for world peace it will be
> the
> > most revolutionary reversal of his record we have ever
> > known.
> > George C. Marshall
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