Windpilot tiller chain fitting?

[Yellow Ballad]

Does anyone know of where I could buy a generic type tiller chain fitting like the one used on the Windpilots? Before I fire an E-mail off to Germany.

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[macd]

There's nothing particularly special about the Windpilot one: a couple of suitably-placed Allen-heads, perhaps through a small plate to reduce chafe and aid strength, would work just as well.

 

[Yellow Ballad]

Agreed but I don't really want to butcher my lovely tiller a couple of allen pins, but I've had an email back and the bracket chain and screws are €80 so even though it look nice I can find another way or stick with what I've got without spending that sort of cash.

 

[Daydream believer]

Apiece of aluminium "T" inverted with a slot cut in it

 

[macd]

Agreed but I don't really want to butcher my lovely tiller a couple of allen pins...

Whether it's butchery or not depends on the neatness with which it's done. Even if you use the "nice" Windpilot fitting, you still have to put two fasteners through your lovely tiller.

 

[Yellow Ballad]

Agreed, I'm not sure I have the time, skill or machinery to be able to make something that I would be happy with out of metal. I may be able to make something out of hardwood that would complement the nicest piece of wood on the boat but I was hoping someone may say they were used for x or y and you could pick them up for a few quid.

 

[Pye_End]

Perhaps worth asking Sea Feather for price. Not sure exactly how they are doing their's at the moment, although get an idea from this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjJfCjrvKNc

 

[Yellow Ballad]

Good shout, I would really like to upgrade the Navik to a Sea feather at some point as their made here and look pretty solid but there's lots to spend cash on but not a lot of cash.

Looking at the clip has given me an idea, I may be able to use the tiller pilot pin, or extend it. I think a chain is a good way to make quick alterations on the go.

 

[cindersailor]

A drop-nose pin is what you need. Cut to length and epoxy into the tiller with the business end extending a suitable distance. Works well for my Windpilot.

 

[billybiltong]

Tom, I will send you a picture of the set up I had on my Navik, when I get home. You don't need to spend that type of money.
Regards Bob