When I purchased my ’81 one of the features I was seeking was a wheel. But after test sailing a couple with wheels and a couple with tillers I quickly changed my mind. The 27 is small and light enough that a tiller gives you more information back to steering and helm etc.. And add to that the reduced space with a wheel in the small cockpit, it became a no brainer (for me). I ended up with a tiller and am pleased with the choice. But my next boat will have a nice big destroyer wheel to stand behind and command.
Joe McCary Aeolus II. #4795, West River, MD www.aeoluswestriver.net joe at photoresponse dot com From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Victoria Bayly Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 3:09 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [IC27A] tiller to wheel steer I spoke to several people about doing this a well to our 82 and they suggested not to do it. Basically they told me it was not very reliable and quite costly. I was disappointed and I hope maybe someday I can find someone with a different way to do it around here. --- On Fri, 11/27/09, Tim <[email protected] <mailto:tpalmercat27%40yahoo.com> > wrote: From: Tim <[email protected] <mailto:tpalmercat27%40yahoo.com> > Subject: [IC27A] tiller to wheel steer To: [email protected] <mailto:IC27A%40yahoogroups.com> Date: Friday, November 27, 2009, 9:35 AM hi all.I just bought a 1979 Catalina 27 and want to convert her from tiller arm to wheel steer. Does anyone have any suggestions, or wornings? Do you need to install a stuffing box? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4643 (20091127) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4643 (20091127) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
