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SAIL HANDS-FREE

WITH THE WAVEFRONT TILLERCLUTCHTM

THE TILLERCLUTCHTM

THE NEXT WAVE IN SAILING INNOVATIONS.

Sailing alone or short-handed? Use the patented WaveFront TillerClutch™ to “lash the helm” with a simple click of the lever. It is conveniently mounted under the tiller with a lever right in your steering hand. Click it on or off for instant steering adjustments. The TillerClutch™ is a specialized rope clutch, not a simple friction brake. There are no knobs to turn, friction to fight, plastic to break, ropes to tie, or bungee cords to adjust. Made in the USA with a limited lifetime warranty, The TillerClutch gives you a firm hand on the tiller, whenever you need it.

Easy to mount. Easy to use. Compact. Durable. The best, mechanical tiller-holding device on the market. Hands down.

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PRODUCT FEATURES

Built in the USA, every TillerClutch kit comes with a limited lifetime warranty, two mounting screws, a control line and detailed instructions for easy installation.
Just a light touch of the TillerClutch lever secures the tiller in any position you desire.
Edges are thoroughly rounded for comfort and safety.
This solid metal hardware is made of hard-anodized, marine-sealed aluminum alloy and passivated Type 316 stainless steel for lifelong durability.
Carefully designed interface prevents pinching the hand.
Toggling mechanism is precisely balanced for optimum holding power and ease of use (No adjustment knob is needed).
Synthetic self-lubricating bushings ensure smooth operation and prevent galvanic corrosion.
Fits round or square tillers with simple two-screw attachment.
Compact design is elegant and unobtrusive.
Use the TillerClutch interchangeably with a tiller pilot.
Control rope passes through fully rounded guides without friction while steering.
Rope clutch mechanism handles normal rudder loads and can be overpowered in emergencies.
Computer-designed precision ensures dependability.
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Some of the things the
TillerClutch can help you do.

Tacking

Tacking

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Taking a Break

Taking a Break

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Sailing a Long Tack

Sailing a Long Tack

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Anchoring

Anchoring

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Trimming Sails

Trimming Sails

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Navigating

Navigating

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In my 28 years of sailing, I have never experienced a simple mechanical device that makes sailing so comfortable. The simplicity and yet the performance of the device really exceeded my expectations. I can say you are honestly selling what you are advertising.

Jaime PMiami, FL

I just finished a weekend on the boat and cannot believe how much your TillerClutch™ has transformed my enjoyment of the boat. Quite simply, it is brilliant.

Malcolm AyresNorth Wales, UK

I've tried all kinds of tiller-steering devices, and the TillerClutch is the gold standard.

Steve HainesPanama City, FL

I have the TillerClutch on my 24-foot Hunter and LOVE it. It's a godsend when I need to go forward or do something else away from the tiller when I'm by myself.

Janelle HendersonColorado

TillerClutch is brilliant: it locks/unlocks very smoothly and surely. It holds perfectly when locked and slides easily when open.

Gunnar FlugsrudOslo Norway
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HANDCRAFTED TILLERS

YOU SPEND SO MUCH TIME WITH THE TILLER IN YOUR HAND, WHY NOT GET THE BEST?

Add timeless beauty and refined steering to your sailboat with a handcrafted, laminated tiller now offered as the perfect companion to WaveFront’s flagship tiller-steering device, the TillerClutch.

Our tillers come with a three-year limited warranty and are built from the best hardwoods for proven strength and durability. The laminated strips of carefully selected African mahogany and white ash provide a classic contrasting elegance.

Choose from a selection of seven of the most common tiller styles to best fit the configuration of your cockpit and location of your rudder. Or, pick the nearest match to your boat’s original tiller. We offer three finish options: unfinished, varnished and varnished with epoxy.

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October 15, 2021 in What's New

Welcome To Our New Website!

Our new website gives you access to the information you want, along with a much easier shopping experience.
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August 31, 2021 in News Releases

WaveFront Adds Handcrafted Tillers to Its Product Line

Pittsboro, NC, Aug 30, 2021—North Carolina-based WaveFront Inc. has added a line of American handmade tillers to its Web-based store to complement its flagship tiller-steering product, the TillerClutch.TM "Our US…
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April 10, 2021 in Press Coverage

AFLOAT Magazine Announces TillerClutch in Australia

Click on image to read excerpt from April 2021 Afloat article “WaveFront TillerClutch.” Australia's premier sailing magazine announces that a well-established Australian marine company is marketing the WaveFront TillerClutch.
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