Racecruiser
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Anybody know who could make a tiller? A nice laminated curved one with metalwork for fitting the current rudder stock.
In the south preferably near the Hamble.
In the south preferably near the Hamble.
Wooden Tiller Maker?
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armchairsailor
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I'm sure Nick Gates would make you one - Seanick of this parish. He's pretty handy with wood.
AntarcticPilot
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Well, with a bit of help from friends, I have made one - not a laminated one, as I was fortunate enough to obtain a nice solid piece of mahogany. I measured up the existing tiller, decided how I wanted the new one to look and drew up outlines on the wood. A neighbour who is good with wood did the sawing to get the outline right, then I have finished it with a plane, spoke-shaves and a lot of sandpaper. After final fettling, it will be varnished and hopefully will look a lot better than the current rather poor looking laminated one.
I'm afraid I'm not offering to make you one - but it really isn't beyond most people's abilities.
I'm afraid I'm not offering to make you one - but it really isn't beyond most people's abilities.
flaming
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http://www.sailinganarchy.com/fringe/2011/class legal tiller.jpg
I like this one. Apparently in response to a protest to the legality of their carbon fibre vesrion....
Stork_III
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Ammonite
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Give Edward Dridge a call. Proper craftmanship and decent prices. He's based at the Hayling Yacht Company. If you can't track down his number I'm sure HYC will put you through.
No affiliation - just a happy customer
No affiliation - just a happy customer
Ubergeekian
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I've just had one made by Ben Dallimore. It should be here by the weekend, so I'll report then.
Racecruiser
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Thanks all - not sure the Flaming pattern will be up to the job but worth a chuckle.
I spoke to Tony Mackillicon today and he was very helpful but is in Stafford.
Any more ideas most welcome.
I spoke to Tony Mackillicon today and he was very helpful but is in Stafford.
Any more ideas most welcome.
rotrax
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Hi, When I was in a syndicate with a Hunter 27 OOD Tony MacKillican made a new tiller for it.First class job, the right money and fairly quick. Recomended. Usual Disclaimers.
Fantasie 19
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Very pretty - just for interest what does one of those typically go for???
rotrax
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Hi, If you mean a hunter 27 OOD about 14 to 18K in average nick.We certainly had a fast learning curve with her!
Fantasie 19
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Ubergeekian
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Nah - the tiller...
About a hundred and fifty quid seems to be the going rate. Half that from the US, but the shipping is a bit pricey at $50 and you may get stung by customs.
Giblets
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A thought...
Perhaps Churchie could branch out from just making windows.
Perhaps Churchie could branch out from just making windows.
nct1
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Re: A thought...
I used this thread to find a recommendation for a replacement de-laminating tiller after several attempts to re-stick it, and I have to say that Tony Mackillican has done a splendid job, much better than I could do, (and I think I could do most things better than trades people.)
No connection other than a satisfied customer.
I only post this as a testament to the useful information to come out of the forum, even years after it was originally posted.
I used this thread to find a recommendation for a replacement de-laminating tiller after several attempts to re-stick it, and I have to say that Tony Mackillican has done a splendid job, much better than I could do, (and I think I could do most things better than trades people.)
No connection other than a satisfied customer.
I only post this as a testament to the useful information to come out of the forum, even years after it was originally posted.
oldharry
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Re: A thought...
Worth trying Brian Haugh at Wyche marine in Dell Quay. Wooden boat specialist and seems to do a good job. Otherwise another vote for Nick Yates (Seanick) at Emsworth Yacht harbour.
Worth trying Brian Haugh at Wyche marine in Dell Quay. Wooden boat specialist and seems to do a good job. Otherwise another vote for Nick Yates (Seanick) at Emsworth Yacht harbour.
KINGFISHER 8
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Removed ....... Wrong forum! ... :encouragement:
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Sybarite
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I had a plain hardwood tiller for €40 from the local boatyard on the Seine. (about 10 years ago). The yard owner is still busy and I think he is now 90 years old - or not far from it.
Habebty
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+1 for Tony Mckillican, he has templates for most boats and did a good replacement for my Sadler 290.
horatio_nelson
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The factory plastic tiller on my RM was replaced by the PO with a custom curved laminate tiller made by him^^. It's a work of art. Recommended
