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    Posted: 16 Jul 18 at 10:56am
Presumably its not a dinghy then? I'd just find a bit of alloy the right size (a bit of old dinghy tiller extension would be ideal) and sleeve your larger diameter tiller extension internally, then put a self tapping screw through both. depending on what facilities you have you could alternatively jam a bit of dowel in there and drill that to the right size.
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Originally posted by JimC

Presumably its not a dinghy then? I'd just find a bit of alloy the right size (a bit of old dinghy tiller extension would be ideal) and sleeve your larger diameter tiller extension internally, then put a self tapping screw through both. depending on what facilities you have you could alternatively jam a bit of dowel in there and drill that to the right size.


Yep a dinghy. But onboard my boat, and stupidly lost it over the side. The extension looks like a cheap bit of plastic pipe. Will see if i can get something to fit the pipe inner dia and drill something out to fit.

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Originally posted by mozzy

I wouldn't recommend spending too much money on a tiller extension. Aluminium is fine, especially on anything under 1.5m. 
Making your own with bamboo is probably the cheapest and lightest option. 
If you need carbon, then you can buy from here then fit your own UJ.... but, like I said I don't think there is any benefit from going carbon until over 2 m. Less still if you're prone to breaking them.
Get a sea-sure UJ. Much better than the one you have now IMO. 



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I sometimes use a golf club, just make sure get a stainless steel one
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Looks like a 20mm od plastic pipe will fit inside the extension.
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If the pipe is a bit big just cut a slot in it. Because its just a shim it doesn't need to be that spectacularly engineered. You can also smear araldite all round the spacer and the UJ. It won't especially stick to the materials, but it will ensure everything fits in their snugly. Don't forget to mark up where the securing screw needs to go before gluing up though!

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If I am not too late.

It looks like an old RWO extension, and the green bit had ribs on it that notched into the grooves in the joint.

You could take JimC’s advice and use a spacer between the extension and the bit that goes inside it. But you would be better with an aluminium extension as it won’t flex like the plastic. And the RWO joint is perfectly adequate so if you buy a complete RWO extension it will save you unscrewing the fitting on the tiller.
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Originally posted by Wiclif

If I am not too late.

It looks like an old RWO extension, and the green bit had ribs on it that notched into the grooves in the joint.

You could take JimC’s advice and use a spacer between the extension and the bit that goes inside it. But you would be better with an aluminium extension as it won’t flex like the plastic. And the RWO joint is perfectly adequate so if you buy a complete RWO extension it will save you unscrewing the fitting on the tiller.


Thanks. I will probably try and bodge it. I quite like the larger diameter plastic pipe. It doesn't seem to flex too bad. Just need to find some plastic pipe to use as an insert
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I wouldn't recommend spending too much money on a tiller extension. Aluminium is fine, especially on anything under 1.5m. 

I'm not sure I entirely agree with that. Certainly carbon extensions are expensive, and the benefits may not always be that great at shorter lengths, so if cash is an issue, yes it's not worth it. However, weight isn't the only benefit, I find the grip properties of the carbon extensions I use much better than aluminium. Yes, of course you can put stuff on an aluminium tiller, but it's not always satisfactory, and it adds yet more weight. And the beauty of a good carbon tiller is that you can get the right balance of friction and slip, and it's same all along the length - not just where the grip is put.

Plus a carbon extension can be made fat and light, so easier again to grip - which is important, particularly for the aged with stiff fingers! So yes, I can manage with an aluminium extension at 1.2m, but I'm much happier with carbon. And if I had to choose, I'd prefer bamboo to aluminium, regardless of cost.
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Personal preference, but I find clamping a sheet against it easier with 22mm. But you're able to get your preferred width whatever the material, just needs a bit more searching now alu is less popular. 

I get what you mean about the texture of carbon tillers. But with the 60 quid in your pocket that leaves you some cash to find a covering which is acceptable. 

On shorter extension I find the most appreciable property of carbon is that it's light enough that UJ holds it up in the air to re-grab after I drop it! It's on the windward side, to maybe heavier is better, it's like movable ballast!

Bamboo is really very good for grip, weight and cost. Just need to pay attention to how you fix in the UJ. 
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