happy new year all
Rye
Magico1@aol.com wrote:
> I have used one of these knotmeters on a friends p.19. The device worked all
> right, but I didn't like draging that long line behind us. After using it a
> couple of times we got bored with it. However I use my old snorkle type knot
> stick on my Potters, and It's a lot of fun. I also use this while
> singlehanding, with the tiller lashed.
> By the way I don't like tiller tamers, so I came up with my own cajun
> Tiller Tamer. Simply take your stern line that is already on the transom
> cleat, and give it three wraps around the tiller about 3/4 up from the rear.
> Then cleat off the other end to the other transom cleat.If you pull the wraps
> forewards it will lock the tiller in place. And you can correct course simply
> by turning the wraps a little. But the best part is when you don't need it
> simply slide the wraps aft and you have the feel of a free tiller again. Try
> It! Jerry Barrilleaux HMS 18 (Ssunshine)