Click on image to read excerpt from August 2015 Practical Boat Owner article “Tiller Locks Tested.”
Out of a test of three tiller-locking devices, the UK-based magazine voted the WaveFront TillerClutch™ “Best on Test” for effectiveness, ease of setup and user friendliness.
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The TillerClutch and TillerClutchX use 5mm control line rope. This rope must be a firm double-braid with an actual diameter very close to 5mm or slightly smaller. It should run smoothly through the device and be resistant to abrasion. The following ropes have passed our careful testing procedures, and are recommended for TillerClutch use:
Cutting and Ending a New Control Line
Be sure to prepare the ends to fit easily through your TillerClutch: Tightly wrap the line with paper masking tape, cut the rope through the tape with a razor knife, melt the ends with a flame, and then unwrap the ends to make sealed ends that are no larger than the rope itself.
Mounting Servo Mini Cam Cleats
Trim the thin plastic tabs on the bottom of the cam cleats with a utility knife as shown below.
Determine the position of the cam cleats on the boat and mark the screw locations. Pre-drill screw holes in fiberglass with a 1/8” (3.2 mm) bit for the included No. 6 screws. (For other hardware with No. 8 screws, use a 9/64” (3.5 mm) bit.)
Chamfer (flare) the top of the hole just through the overlying gel coat, using a countersink or a much larger drill bit. We recommend running the drill in reverse for this procedure. Use a marine sealer on the screw threads to prevent leaks.
1. Trim plastic tabs in the mounting surface to allow the fairlead to seat properly.
2. Insert wire fairlead and mount cam cleat with the fairlead facing aft or facing rudder.
