[Alberg30] tiller tamer

[George Dinwiddie]

Mike,

I've used a line (or a bungee) to secure the tiller to the cleats at the 
secondary winches, but my experience is that the boat has very well 
balanced for this to work more than 10 or 15 seconds.  I recommend an 
autopilot.

  - George


Hiesener, Michael wrote:
> I'm looking for an easy way to temporarily lash the tiller while
> raising/lowering sails, or while sailing in order assist my wife in the
> maintenance and support of a toddler and infant.  
> 
> Has anyone used the Davis Tiller Tamer or devised a quick and effective
> method of lashing the tiller in place amidships?  I suppose a small horn
> cleat would work as well.

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