[Public-List] Tiller dimensions, especially width

Wade Wall wade.wall at gmail.com
Sun Jun 11 14:08:25 PDT 2023 

Thanks for information. I am cheap and so got the unvarnished version. I
will make sure I put a lot of cars on

Wade Wall
#421

On Sun, Jun 11, 2023, 4:50 PM Jonathan Bresler <262alberg30 at gmail.com>
wrote:

> The finish on the tiller, if it's like the one that I got from Ruddercraft,
> would benefit from additional coats of varnish.  This past spring,
> I sanded the one that I got from Ruddercraft. Due to weather and
> other conditions, was able to apply four coats of Epiphanes High Gloss
> per instructions (first coat half varnish/half thinner, etc.).   Much
> better
> finish that the finish from the factory.
>
> Jonathan
>
> On Sun, Jun 11, 2023 at 4:35 PM Wade Wall via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Thanks for the information. I ordered a new tiller from ruddercraft.
>> Should
>> be here in about a week.
>>
>> Wade Wall
>> #421
>>
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>> > Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2023 13:30:43 -0700
>> > From: Stephen Gwyn <stephen.gwyn at gmail.com>
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>> > Subject: [Public-List] Tiller dimensions, especially width
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>> > You want F on this page:
>> >
>> >
>> https://www.westmarine.com/west-marine-laminated-replacement-tillers-P002_074_001_509.html
>> >
>> > Or more directly:
>> >
>> >
>> https://store.ruddercraft.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=181_32&product_id=56
>> >
>> > But you will have to sand down the sides slightly to fit in the H
>> bracket.
>> >
>> > SG
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>> > Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2023 14:43:44 +0000 (UTC)
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>> > To: <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
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>> > ? ?My tiller (not original, laminated aftermarket - if I find or recall
>> > the source I will post it) is 1.5? wide, 2? high (where the bronze
>> fitting
>> > attaches and fits nicely) but is only 46? long (I?am pleased with the
>> > length and wouldn?t want it to be any longer). It is curved (a simple
>> arch,
>> > not a stretched out??S? shape) and tapered.?? ?Just to note: mine has
>> flat,
>> > rectangular?bronze plates about the thickness of a washer between the
>> wood
>> > of the tiller and the tapered tangs of the heavy?bronze attachment
>> > fitting.?DanielSolitude (#525)Mandeville, LA
>> >
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>> > Hi all,
>> >
>> > Does anyone have the dimensions for their tiller? I am not currently at
>> my
>> > boat, but measurements for an old tiller are 1.5 width, 2" height, 50 "
>> > length, and 7.5 " rise. The tiller hardware looks to be original. It
>> sits
>> > loose on the post, so I have to use some washers to keep it tight. Does
>> > this sound about right?
>> >
>> > Wade Wall
>> > Sophie #421
>> >
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
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>> > Message: 2
>> > Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2023 21:36:38 -0400
>> > From: gdinwiddie at alberg30.org
>> > To: public-list at lists.alberg30.org
>> > Subject: Re: [Public-List] Tiller dimensions, especially width
>> > Message-ID: <42d36487-2002-a1d7-c7c6-ae95f936e0d7 at alberg30.org>
>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
>> >
>> > Wade, if you're talking about the H-fitting being loose on the tiller
>> > head on the rudder post, then the "ears" have probably bent inwards.
>> > This is a common problem with the Edson tiller heads.
>> >
>> > https://alberg30.org/maintenance/Steering/TillerHead.html
>> >
>> > ? - George
>> >
>> > On 6/4/23 8:19 PM, Wade Wall via Public-List wrote:
>> > > Hi all,
>> > >
>> > > Does anyone have the dimensions for their tiller? I am not currently
>> at
>> > my
>> > > boat, but measurements for an old tiller are 1.5 width, 2" height, 50
>> "
>> > > length, and 7.5 " rise. The tiller hardware looks to be original. It
>> sits
>> > > loose on the post, so I have to use some washers to keep it tight.
>> Does
>> > > this sound about right?
>> > >
>> > > Wade Wall
>> > > Sophie #421
>> >
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>> > Found it: ?Mine is a ?Rudder Craft Stock Model??G? Tiller (2? h X 1.5?
>> > wide X 45? long X 5@ drop sold by Defender Marine (Item # 880101).?
>> >
>> >
>> >
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>> > On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 9:43 AM, Daniel Swords <
>> danielswords at yahoo.com>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> > ? ?My tiller (not original, laminated aftermarket - if I find or recall
>> > the source I will post it) is 1.5? wide, 2? high (where the bronze
>> fitting
>> > attaches and fits nicely) but is only 46? long (I?am pleased with the
>> > length and wouldn?t want it to be any longer). It is curved (a simple
>> arch,
>> > not a stretched out??S? shape) and tapered.?? ?Just to note: mine has
>> flat,
>> > rectangular?bronze plates about the thickness of a washer between the
>> wood
>> > of the tiller and the tapered tangs of the heavy?bronze attachment
>> > fitting.?DanielSolitude (#525)Mandeville, LA
>> >
>> >
>> > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
>> >
>> >
>> > On Monday, June 5, 2023, 3:13 PM,
>> public-list-request at lists.alberg30.org
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>> > ? 1. Tiller dimensions, especially width (Wade Wall)
>> > ? 2. Re: Tiller dimensions, especially width (gdinwiddie at alberg30.org)
>> >
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>> > Message: 1
>> > Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2023 20:19:25 -0400
>> > From: Wade Wall <wade.wall at gmail.com>
>> > To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
>> > ??? <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
>> > Subject: [Public-List] Tiller dimensions, especially width
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>> >
>> > Hi all,
>> >
>> > Does anyone have the dimensions for their tiller? I am not currently at
>> my
>> > boat, but measurements for an old tiller are 1.5 width, 2" height, 50 "
>> > length, and 7.5 " rise. The tiller hardware looks to be original. It
>> sits
>> > loose on the post, so I have to use some washers to keep it tight. Does
>> > this sound about right?
>> >
>> > Wade Wall
>> > Sophie #421
>> >
>> >
>> > ------------------------------
>> >
>> > Message: 2
>> > Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2023 21:36:38 -0400
>> > From: gdinwiddie at alberg30.org
>> > To: public-list at lists.alberg30.org
>> > Subject: Re: [Public-List] Tiller dimensions, especially width
>> > Message-ID: <42d36487-2002-a1d7-c7c6-ae95f936e0d7 at alberg30.org>
>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
>> >
>> > Wade, if you're talking about the H-fitting being loose on the tiller
>> > head on the rudder post, then the "ears" have probably bent inwards.
>> > This is a common problem with the Edson tiller heads.
>> >
>> > https://alberg30.org/maintenance/Steering/TillerHead.html
>> >
>> > ? - George
>> >
>> > On 6/4/23 8:19 PM, Wade Wall via Public-List wrote:
>> > > Hi all,
>> > >
>> > > Does anyone have the dimensions for their tiller? I am not currently
>> at
>> > my
>> > > boat, but measurements for an old tiller are 1.5 width, 2" height, 50
>> "
>> > > length, and 7.5 " rise. The tiller hardware looks to be original. It
>> sits
>> > > loose on the post, so I have to use some washers to keep it tight.
>> Does
>> > > this sound about right?
>> > >
>> > > Wade Wall
>> > > Sophie #421
>> >
>> > --
>> > ? ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> > ? When I remember bygone days? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? George Dinwiddie
>> > ? I think how evening follows morn;? ? ? ? ? ? gdinwiddie at alberg30.org
>> > ? So many I loved were not yet dead,? ? ? ? ? http://www.Alberg30.org
>> > ? So many I love were not yet born.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? also see:
>> > ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 'The Middle' by Ogden Nash? ? http://idiacomputing.com
>> > ? ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> >
>> >
>> >
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