Kristan,
First, have you tried the used boat equipment place in Alameda? Grand
Marina, I think?
Second, there's been a Criags List listing (under boats) for a place
in San Leandro (?) that has a supply of misc. sailboat parts. I think
they buy junkers and take them apart. I don't see the listing on
today's version of CL, but it's been up pretty regularly this past
year. It looks like a warehouse filled with "stuff." They're only
open at certain times if I remember correctly. You might keep an eye
out on CL for it.
Third, how about a "wanted" posting on CL? Don't use your real phone
# or email address as a return, though.
Fourth, WM sells a "Tiller Bracket & Shim Kit." I don't know anything
about it, for instance whether or not it would work on a Tuna, but the
Alameda WM Store might know.
Finally, I don't understand how the tiller could be so far off
center? Does the hole at the top of the rudder shaft sit a 90º to the
rudder? If not, then the rudder is fixed at the wrong angle onto the
shaft. If it's 90º then something's really wrong the rudderhead end.
Jan,
I second Svendsen's for a tiller. That's where I got a new on for
"ELAINE" and it fit just right.
-- Pat Broderick
On Feb 12, 2014, at 8:56 AM, Kristen Past Commodore IYC wrote:
> Hey while folks are looking for an extra tiller, if anyone comes
> across or gets a lead on replacement TILLER CHEEKS (you know, the
> attachment of the tiller to the rudder stock) please let me know.
> Some of you may recall the rudder breakage I suffered at nationals
> last summer, and the rudder is now replaced, but the tiller is loose
> and unfortunately now cocked some 30 deg. to starboard when the
> rudder tracks straight. My old cheeks are pretty crappy, and there
> is also a small issue with the stock alignment, but I really could
> use new cheeks. Try finding those on Google or at Svendsen's - I
> haven't been able to - except soliciting someone to custom make, so
> any leads or suggestions I am grateful for. Thanks!
>> Kristen
>> #318 Pueo - who really really wants to go out and play soon and
> can't wait to get her stolen motor replaced!
>>>
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