[Rhodes22-list] Parts Questions

[ROGER PIHLAJA]

Hi Mike,

I'm not sure what you mean by "tiller handle"?  The tiller is the thing the helmsman hangs onto in order to operate the rudder when he is sitting down in the cockpit.   Assuming you want a wooden replacement tiller vs the GBI fiberglass tiller, try West Marine (M/N: 6841308, WMTIL#: 2200, Price: $164.99 + S&H).  This tiller is intended for a Catalina 22 or Hunter 25.  But, it will work just fine on your Rhodes 22.  You will have to drill a couple of holes in order to bolt this tiller onto the brackets on top of your rudder.

If, by "tiller handle", you meant the thing the helmsman hangs onto in order operate the rudder when he is sitting up on the gunnel; then, the proper term is "tiller extension".  Try West Marine Forespar Twist-Lock (Size Small, 19"-32", C/N: 111922, FORSP#: 104016, Price: $99.99 + S&H).

Hopefully, one of these items is what you need.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
1978  Sanford, MI

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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Parts Questions

Having gotten all of the parts out of (a very long) storage on boat and set to work to put it all back together, there's a few things that have been damaged over the years. I need a new IMF outhaul car, tiller handle, and solar panels to start.I saw Charles is handling GB's parts stock, but didn't see a way to get in touch. The panels are very, very old and I don't know if that model is even manufactured anymore. The tiller handle manufacturer's stamp is illegible, so that's no help (and I only saw a glass handle on the Parts site). Getting a shop to mill a new car is complicated by the fact that forward attach.point is sheared off.Any help on sourcing these would be appreciated as I've been given a deadline to get the boat in the water or forced to sale it by my better half.
Mike Blaggboon_doggy at yahoo.com 209-872-2321 (text before call)