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I just tested it while harassing Steve. Works perfectly. One never truly appreciates what goes on behind the curtain. I certainly appreciate the real labor which our webmasters and moderators donate to keep this forum alive. Huzzah! As a finally retired programmer, I greatly appreciate all their ef...

Great news, Capt Hook! Very glad to hear you came through it all OK!

When I have extra people in KAYLA's cockpit, I lift the tiller and place a synthetic wine cork under top piece so the tiller height now clears most knees in the cockpit. We have frequently sailed very comfortably with five or six guests. Having someone that knows how to handle a sheet on each side h...

Capt Hook,
Thanks, yet again, for the update. Very glad to hear you are doing OK. Hope all is well at the marina also!
-michael

The worst of Ida has finally left Niceville. We just need the wind to lay down so the water level goes back to normal. Then the clean-up begins!
Fortunately, our docks & boats came thru safe and secure.

Thanks for the update, Capt! Hope all is well when you get to the marina!

I spoke with someone at Edson when I was converting our 30 to tiller that said I would have to have a tiller 8 feet long to steer it. Apparently, that person has never sailed on a well designed boat??? I can only imagine how long of a tiller they would have suggested for the Far Reach! :D He also s...

ghockaday wrote:I spoke with someone at Edson when I was converting our 30 to tiller that said I would have to have a tiller 8 feet long to steer it.

Apparently, that person has never sailed on a well designed boat???
I can only imagine how long of a tiller they would have suggested for the Far Reach!

Thanks for the update and glad to hear the good news!

Roberto: Thanks! I'm actually trusting the incredibly tight models to just give use high water and a bunch of wind & rain. KAYLA has very strong, new pilings and tide-minders on her lines. I truly suspect our worst problem will be cleaning up all of the debris that comes over the seawall... Capt...

Steve Laume wrote:That's like giving away your spare tire.

Unless... he converted to a tiller!

Mike Davis wrote: Any recommendations?

Wait till after the hurricanes pass?

I'm waiting till midday tomorrow to decide on moving KAYLA .. she's got TideRiders on her dock lines and can easily handle a 6+ foot rise in water. If current course predictions continue, I'm hoping to leave her at the dock. Captain Hook, I do not know where in the NOLA area you have Kumbaya , but a...