[Public-List] tiller head fitting

[edward schroeder]

Ed Schroeder, on Emotional Rescue #303, was the person who had to try 3 different Edson tiller/rudder post fittings. One thing I learned about the "U"-shaped stirrup from the tiller to the rudder post... Remove the stirrup from the tiller so that you can compress the long legs portion with a clamp, thus opening the shorter legs somewhat. Then you can insert more washers between the rudder post and the shorter legs of the stirrup. Once those washers and bolt are installed. Slip in the wood tiller with a little force and possibly, some slippery "googoo".
 
Ed Schroeder

--- On Tue, 8/10/10, George Dinwiddie <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org> wrote:


From: George Dinwiddie <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org>
Subject: Re: [Public-List] tiller head fitting
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 7:35 PM


Richard,

The Edson fitting worked fine for me on #543.  I suggest putting a bushing between the ears where the tiller bolts on, though, so they don't get compressed.

- George

On 8/10/10 7:16 PM, Richard Mair wrote:
> I seem to remember some time ago someone on the list replaced the tiller
> head fitting. it seems at the time that  it took  three tries before they
> got one  that had the key-way lined up so the boat went straight when the
> tiller was straight..
>    I now need to replace the head on our tiller and a search only located the
> Edson fittings..which look well made from the photos but will require re
> drilling the tiller.Extra holes mean less strength.
>   Has anyone replaced this fitting recently and what did they use. Was it
> lined up when it  came..If anyone has a source I am all ears..

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