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Old 07-09-2017, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Skywalker View Post
You will really enjoy using the board to balance the helm. You can leave the tiller untouched for long periods when things are just right.
Skywalker
Tie a couple of shock cords to the tiller and lead the other ends to a cleat on the combing. By adjusting the sheets, shock cords, and if you have one centerboard you can sail for hours without touching the tiller if the wind cooperates. The shock cords will return the tiller to the desired position as the boat sails over swells.
Fun to do on long boring passages.

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