Just bought a 1980 Prindle 16. There was a after market tiller extension but it broke the first time taking it out. From looking at the manual the way the tiller extension connects to the tiller crossbar is also after market. Looking for recommendations on tiller extensions/connections to the tiller crossbar and where to buy.
Criteria:
-Telescopic
-Easy connect to the tiller crossbar
Found 1 option on amazon,but was curious if anyone has any suggestions!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SANKF0/?coliid=I1DCJTRX1M89F&colid=2FDSWZ6B3PZ4E&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Thanks in advance for ideas!
-Kelsey
Edited by kelseycampo on Aug 15, 2018 - 09:36 PM.
Prindle 16 tiller extension recommendations
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The best catamaran supply co. is Murrays Sports. Always go there first; they've been around for about 50 years. The part that extension connects to is called the yoke. Pete -
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Thanks for the help pete! Would you say that the oem yoke is better then aftermarket? Currently i have the after market (see link below) but it broke. I dont have a preference yet becaise i havent sailed with either so im not sure which is better.
Oem: https://www.murrays.com/product/01-0062/
After market: Ronstan Battlestick Universal Joint (55188) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AXVIC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_hFpDBbDF0VGMW -
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Plastic vs metal
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That’s a no brainer. OEM yoke is half the cost, & will never break or wear out. My 5.7 yoke is 34 years old
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I have the Ronstan Battlestick on my 10 yr old A Cat, but wonder when the rubbery swivel portion will break (like windsurfer uni joints). The Murrays stainless steel yoke is only 9.50 and comes with their 65 dollar telescoping aluminum stick. Pete
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arriba hot stick are very widely used around here
but there are many brands, i have used alum, fiberglass and carbon fiber ones
i have used non telescoping and they all have pros and cons
http://www.arribastick.com/
they are nice but have a life span (wear out) - it is possible to service them with some epoxy but ...
as mentioned, most beach catamaran use the yoke style shown above - but anyboat can be modified and every sailor has their own "method" of rigging
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I just bought the aluminum telescopic tiller for $65. Good price and good quality.
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... From Murray's... Forgot to mention that.
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In my experience: Alum sticks don't last long
as soon as you drop it on a corner of your deck lid - it will dent
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Red Gear Racing has these for roughly $20. You can order them direct from Australia but it doesn't really work out price wise when you factor shipping for 1 to the mix. These have lines through them so when the rubber fails you still have a connection to the tiller crossbar:
http://www.rileyfittings.com/pyf_range/tiller_extensions/pyf205 -
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IF you can bear the cost, get a Spinlock EA 2000. It doesn't have a twist telescoping fitting. It uses detent buttons.
The mechanism is all external so it can be rinsed out and lubed. Replacement parts are available. The swivel connection to the crossbar is real nice. The big asymmetric grip relives hand fatigue. When I go to extend the handle it only goes out one button at a time so I don't round up too hard.
I admit they're godawful expensive. I have found it to be worth the price
http://www.apsltd.com/ea-…s-asymmetric-silver.html
This link is just an example. Shop around for a better price.
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Thats a pretty beefy tiller extension designed for big boats. I suspect it has little benefit over the Nacra carbon tiller extension. It comes apart for easy rinsing, is durable and less than $300, plus lighter than almost any extension out there. -
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Going to have to disagree on the big boat characterization. They're designed for racing dinghies and beach cats. I haven't found the weight to be an issue. I find the beefiness a distinct advantage. It's a personal preference issue. I wouldn't trade mine for anything else.
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What about holding the main sheet and the tiller with one hand? Is it possible and easy with that handle? I need to do that all the time from the trap, can’t pull the sheet with the other hand alone. -
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The "D" handle makes that very easy. I like the "D" handle because I can change hand positions.
All that being said, that Nacra handle does look nice. It has a long reach.
https://www.murrays.com/product/56-30271/
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The "D" handle makes that very easy. I like the "D" handle because I can change hand positions.
All that being said, that Nacra handle does look nice. It has a long reach.
https://www.murrays.com/product/56-30271/
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I love the cork ball grip, it’s functional and looks cool. I made my current one from a keychain that I found casually at my local store. -
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I like to adjust the extension rather short, having always the grip in front of you when out on the trap. It makes it easier to sheet in. The ball grip is very functional in this mode. -
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hey Sam, how durable is this stick?
as durable as the old arriba hot stick ?