CD25 Tiller mount

[Don Kolenda]

Problem is a loose Tiller: it connects to bronze "thing", thing connects to rudder post. The hole to which bolt attaches tiller to thing have opened in time due to wear, corrosion. Result is a loose, wobbly tiller in hand. Question: source for replacement of "thing" or alternatives? (or name for 'thing' so I can at least appear more salty! when continuing inquires). CD25, 1974, hull #76.



dkolenda@us.ibm.com

[Serge Zimberoff]

Current issue of 'Good Old Boat' magazine has a good article discussing this problem and the fix suggested. Get a copy if you can because it is complete with pictures etc. Variations on their theme would solve many problems with tiller attachment.
Serge
TY #1700 'Cloning Around'



serge@srtrop.com

[Curtis (Mandolin)]

Problem is a loose Tiller: it connects to bronze "thing", thing connects to rudder post. The hole to which bolt attaches tiller to thing have opened in time due to wear, corrosion. Result is a loose, wobbly tiller in hand. Question: source for replacement of "thing" or alternatives? (or name for 'thing' so I can at least appear more salty! when continuing inquires). CD25, 1974, hull #76.

We had the same problem with the tiller being loose. We made a very ixepensive fix by using a non corrosive washer to fill the gap. It has worked great and no more play in the tiller.

[Jon]

Don,

I've got an old (1995) Spartan Marine catalog and it is full of things - all kinds of things. I believe the thing you seek is thing #T700SC (if your tiller is 1-5/16") or T745SC (if your tiller is 1-3/4"). It is a wonderful bronze thing some folks call a "tiller strap & cap."

Cheers,
Jon
CD25 Sovereign