[Public-List] Tiller to Rudder Connection

[Gordon Laco]

Hello Jonathan - 

Eliminating play in the rudder head is worth doing in any case. 

Our rudder heads are bronze - I’ve been told that people have had success building up worn surfaces by brazing; then grinding back to recreate a perfect fit.  

I’ve told customers that your hand on the tiller or wheel is your most intimate connection with your yacht…  anything you can do to improve the sensitivity you feel in the helm is worth doing, and is crucial to being able to sail your boat to its potential.

Gord
#426

Gordon Laco
www.gordonlaco.com
705-527-9612



> On Mar 27, 2024, at 1:00 PM, Jonathan Bresler via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> Folks,
> 
> Our boats have a number of miles under their keels.  Over that period of
> time, the H-shaped metal piece that connects the tiller to the rudder and
> the metal piece at the top of the rudder shaft wear.  Over time, the system
> develops an amount of play.
> 
> Seems that we might be able to eliminate the play by shaping the end of the
> tiller to match the width of the metal piece at the top of the rudder shaft
> and attaching the tiller to that metal piece with two pieces of bar stock,
> say 1/8" thick, 1" or so wide, and some 6+" long.  The aft end of each
> piece would be drilled for the pivot in the rudderhead and drilled for
> bolts to attach the tiller.
> 
> Anyone try this?
> 
> -- 
> Jonathan M Bresler
> S/V Constance Alberg 30 #262
> Annapolis/Eastport MD
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