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tiller extension ?- how long is too long, and how to measure
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<blockquote data-quote="kfa4303" data-source="post: 336621" data-attributes="member: 7274"><p>Hi back. I made a tiller extension for my old '66, 20hp johnson using 1-1/4" thin walled PVC. I simply cut a few 2-3 inch long slits in one end with a small hole drilled at the end of each slit to prevent cracking, I then slid it over the stock handle and secured it in place with a couple pipe clamps. It works great, only cost about $5 and can be removed in about 30 seconds. I don't know how/why I ever lived without one. Mine is probably 36" long. That way I can stand and still have full range of motion while underway. You'll just have to eye ball it for your own purposes. If you don't stand while under way, you can probably make it 18"-24". As long as you use thin-walled PVC, weight shouldn't be an issue either. Some folks also use aluminum baseball bats in a similar manner by simply cutting off the top, adding a few slits and sliding it over the tiller. If you're rich, or santa likes you a lot there are even carbon fiber versions, but they cost more than my boat....and truck......and house......combined. Be warned once you go to a tiller an/or grab bar set up you'll never go back again <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kfa4303, post: 336621, member: 7274"] Hi back. I made a tiller extension for my old '66, 20hp johnson using 1-1/4" thin walled PVC. I simply cut a few 2-3 inch long slits in one end with a small hole drilled at the end of each slit to prevent cracking, I then slid it over the stock handle and secured it in place with a couple pipe clamps. It works great, only cost about $5 and can be removed in about 30 seconds. I don't know how/why I ever lived without one. Mine is probably 36" long. That way I can stand and still have full range of motion while underway. You'll just have to eye ball it for your own purposes. If you don't stand while under way, you can probably make it 18"-24". As long as you use thin-walled PVC, weight shouldn't be an issue either. Some folks also use aluminum baseball bats in a similar manner by simply cutting off the top, adding a few slits and sliding it over the tiller. If you're rich, or santa likes you a lot there are even carbon fiber versions, but they cost more than my boat....and truck......and house......combined. Be warned once you go to a tiller an/or grab bar set up you'll never go back again :) [/QUOTE]
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