[Rhodes22-list] HOW DO YOU SAIL SINGLEHANDED?

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Bruce,

Raymarine makes what they call a tiller pilot.  It attaches to the
starboard gunwale and the underside of the tiller.  It steers by compass
setting.  I have a remote control that lets me steer from anywhere on the
boat.

Rick


On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 6:39 PM, The Rhodes 22 Email List <
rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:

> I sail Grand Traverse Bay single-handed.  10-12 knots is about my limit --
> I'm usually quite alone out there and the water is cold, especially this
> year.  I'm not worried about the boat going over as much as I am me going
> over.  I'm learning to not put out the entire 175 jib unless there's just a
> minor breeze.  I also will drop the boom to the lower setting if the wind
> is
> gusty.
>
> Can you provide more details on the autohelm?  How does it work, how is it
> affixed to the boat, how much do they cost?  I would think it would be
> great
> for single-handing.  I can hardly move around much when I'm out there.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bruce M.
> s/v Tuxedo
> '88 refurbished
>
>
>
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