[Public-list] tiller head removal

[George Dinwiddie]

Dave Terrell wrote:
> Today it was a balmy 29 f in Travese City - but much warmer under the
> tarp - and I was working on removing the tiller head. It is loose and
> needs to be replaced - after 35 years of service.
> 
> I would like to get it off before I go to Strictly Sail in Cbicago
> next weekend where I intend to get a replacement ordered at those good
> old boat show prices. Anyway, I got it about 3/8 of an inch up the shaft
> and am not sure how to get it the rest of the way? The only thing I can
> think of is to apply heat to the head but not the shaft it is on.

I used a block of hardwood and a hammer.  Heat would probably help.

  - George

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