[Alberg30] broken tillers?

[Bill & Mary Ann Mahony]

Thanks Mike--Mary Ann and I were just rolling over your Cat 27 "Tiller"
call!

We look forward to seeing you guys too!
Bill
#276 "Mary Ann"

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Lehman" <sail_505 at hotmail.com>
To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 5:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Alberg30] broken tillers?


> Not necessarily, older boats may have a fine tiller. You should
> replace/repair it when the wood shows signs of delamination. You should
also
> inspect the metal fitting for signs of wear/cracks. I have found that if
you
> take the tiller out of the metal fitting and inspect the holes and the
> fittings, annually, you can greatly minimize your chances of failure.
> Keeping the tiller covered and keeping it sealed with a fresh coat of
> varnish each year, extends the life expectancy of the tiller.
>
>
>
> Mike Lehman
> "Gilleleje" #505
>
>
>
>
>
> ----Original Message Follows----
> From: "Bill & Mary Ann Mahony" <mabwjm at starpower.net>
> Reply-To: Alberg 30 public list <public-list at alberg30.org>
> To: "Alberg 30 public list" <public-list at alberg30.org>
> Subject: Re: [Alberg30] broken tillers?
> Date: Tue, 6 May 2003 09:40:03 +0300
>
> Probably a silly question, but other than the obvious signs of cracks,
etc.,
> is there a rule of thumb on replacing a tiller?  So many seasons?  Should
> you just assume to replace it when you've purchased an older boat?
>
> Bill
> #276 "Mary Ann"
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "George Dinwiddie" <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org>
> To: "Alberg 30 public list" <public-list at alberg30.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 3:35 AM
> Subject: [Alberg30] broken tillers?
>
>
>  > Just curious.  How many people on this list have broken a tiller?
>  >
>  >   - George
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