Tim, Phil, I sail a Jaguar 27 (UK version of the C27) with tiller and inboard. I definitely prefer tiller steering, it gives you a direct contact with the rudder and lets you feel it through the water. It says a lot about your boat trim. As to using the controls, it may prove somewhat more difficult when manoeuvring tightly, but you get used to it quickly. I use my foot to swith it from forward to manoeuvring speed, into neutral and reverse. It may sound a bit awkward, but I've seen lots of people do it and, frankly, I wouldn't have it any other way. On this yacht, that is.
Jan. ________________________________ From: Phil Agur <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, November 28, 2009 7:00:47 AM Subject: RE: [IC27A] tiller to wheel steer Hi Tim, You didn’t mention if your ’79 was an inboard or an outboard. I makes a big difference how you maneuver the boat at low speeds and a wheel plays a role in making it so easy with an inboard. I can’t say I’ve ever run a tiller inboard combination but I can imagine it’s difficult to hold the tiller over and run the engine controls. I know one owner who added a wheel with an outboard and paid for custom OB controls on the pedestal and they never worked right. Edson is the source for the wheel coversion. Phil Agur C270 Wing Tip From: ic...@yahoogroups. com [mailto:ic...@yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Joe McCary Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 8:32 PM To: ic...@yahoogroups. com Subject: RE: [IC27A] tiller to wheel steer 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: ic...@yahoogroups. com <mailto:IC27A% 40yahoogroups. com> [mailto:ic...@yahoogroups. com <mailto:IC27A% 40yahoogroups. com> ] On Behalf Of Victoria Bayly Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 3:09 PM To: ic...@yahoogroups. com <mailto:IC27A% 40yahoogroups. com> 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 <tpalmercat27@ yahoo.com <mailto:tpalmercat2 7%40yahoo. com> <mailto:tpalmercat2 7%40yahoo. com> > wrote: From: Tim <tpalmercat27@ yahoo.com <mailto:tpalmercat2 7%40yahoo. com> <mailto:tpalmercat2 7%40yahoo. com> > Subject: [IC27A] tiller to wheel steer To: ic...@yahoogroups. com <mailto:IC27A% 40yahoogroups. com> <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] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
