A forum for discussing topics relating to older MacGregor/Venture sailboats.
vkmaynard
Admiral
Posts: 1011 Joined: Thu Apr 28, 2005 7:02 am
Sailboat: MacGregor 26X
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by vkmaynard » Thu Jun 25, 2015 2:25 pm
Our sailing neighbor invented the TillerClutch which is patented and sold world wide.
http://www.wavefrontmarine.com
I installed one on a freinds' "new" 1988 26D.
Great product. Worth the small investment.
Check Defender for pricing.
Victor
grady
Captain
Posts: 946 Joined: Tue Jan 19, 2010 8:38 am
Sailboat: MacGregor 26S
Location: Dallas
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by grady » Fri Jun 26, 2015 10:31 am
linkie now workie?
Russ
Admiral
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Sailboat: MacGregor 26M
Location: Bozeman, Montana "Luna Azul" 2008 M 70hp Suzi
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by Russ » Fri Jun 26, 2015 10:42 am
Simple clever device. If I had a tiller, I'd buy one.
grady
Captain
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Sailboat: MacGregor 26S
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by grady » Sat Jun 27, 2015 9:32 am
Look good but not a big enough improvement over the Tiller Tamer I already have.
vkmaynard
Admiral
Posts: 1011 Joined: Thu Apr 28, 2005 7:02 am
Sailboat: MacGregor 26X
Location: Apex, NC - 2001 26X "Compromise" w/ 2010 Suzuki DF90A
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by vkmaynard » Sat Jun 27, 2015 5:48 pm
The big difference is there is no drag on the tiller.
Victor
grady
Captain
Posts: 946 Joined: Tue Jan 19, 2010 8:38 am
Sailboat: MacGregor 26S
Location: Dallas
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by grady » Thu Jul 02, 2015 7:35 am
vkmaynard wrote: The big difference is there is no drag on the tiller.
Victor
Yes probably better than a Tiller Tamer, but not a big enough improvment to replace one.
vkmaynard
Admiral
Posts: 1011 Joined: Thu Apr 28, 2005 7:02 am
Sailboat: MacGregor 26X
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by vkmaynard » Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:44 am
I'll get to see it in action this weekend.
Victor
vkmaynard
Admiral
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Sailboat: MacGregor 26X
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by vkmaynard » Thu Jul 02, 2015 11:45 am
Did you receive the TillerClutch yet?
Victor
Newell
First Officer
Posts: 439 Joined: Sat Feb 07, 2004 1:42 pm
Sailboat: MacGregor 26X
Location: Layton, Utah, 96X Fast Sunday, 89D Windancer
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by Newell » Mon Jul 27, 2015 2:56 pm
It's a good discussion, I also have the tamer and find that a little tension at all times is very useful. Especially when racing single-handed. Leaving the helm to adjust other controls works very fine with some tension. I saw the clutch demo at Havasu and it is impressive however my 2nd opinion is the tamer works for me.
budgates
Engineer
Posts: 153 Joined: Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:17 am
Sailboat: MacGregor 26D
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by budgates » Mon Jul 27, 2015 3:50 pm
I just use a line tied from one side to the other with a few wraps around the tiller. I keep the wraps a little loose most of the time then slide them forward to tighten them up. Simple and basically free.
philip8614
Just Enlisted
Posts: 14 Joined: Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:58 pm
Sailboat: MacGregor 26D
Location: Eastern Oregon
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by philip8614 » Tue Oct 20, 2015 8:15 pm
Hi, I have been looking to replace my tamer with one as well and would like to know how it worked out for you.
vkmaynard
Admiral
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by vkmaynard » Tue Oct 20, 2015 8:43 pm
Worked great.
Highly recommended!
Victor
nuitblanche
Posts: 1 Joined: Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:40 pm
Sailboat: MacGregor 26D
Location: Alabama
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by nuitblanche » Thu Mar 09, 2023 3:42 pm
Hello, I have a MG26D, and bought a tiller clutch to install. But I can't seem to get access to the back side of the cleats to install where you did. Are those just screws with no backing? Thanks for any information. Regards, Michael Johnson