vic008 17 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Any suggestions please Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Just the tiller? or including the rudder?? Anything really. I suggest you laminate it for strength and stability. Mahogany used to be common. Teak, Cedar, Oregon if you can find some clean stuff. You could even laminate a darker timber like Mahogany, alternating with a lighter timber like the Cedar or Oregon or White Pine for effect. Link to post Share on other sites
ex TL systems 63 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I made 2 cat tillers out of tanalised ply 2 or 3 12 mm pieces glued together ,epoxy sealed and then painted white , easy low maintenance and super strong. The old laminated white pine ones had gone rotten over time. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 What sort of yacht is it? I like the idea of a solid timber with marine ply laminated to the outside for toughness and to prevent any splitting. If its a big heavy yacht go for an Oz hardwood if light weight is a concern maybe western red cedar or maybe totara which can be had from trademe in big lumps. Clear or nearly clear macrocarpa may be ok also. Ply is not really stiff so some solid timber laminated into the tiller will add stiffness if using ply. Hit it with a good coat of everdure. Link to post Share on other sites
rigger 47 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I have some Aussie hardwood if you want to try - Turpentine timber - not sure if suitable Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Turpentine!! Nearly indestructible! Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Pope 243 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Laminate for strength / shape, tanalised pine is as good as anything. Link to post Share on other sites
rigger 47 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Turpentine!! Nearly indestructible! yes nearly - have about 20 pieces - estimate they weigh in at 200-350kg a piece. Some damage - bring chainsaw if only needing part Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 he he pity it doesn't burn. good wharf timber. Link to post Share on other sites
rossd 16 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 I made an interesting discovery after stripping heaps of paint of my old tiller . Its laminated alternating light-dark solid wood. 7 laminates for total 50mm thick at stock end and 25mm at thin end. The laminates don't "run out" but have been individually tapered from 7mm to 3.5 mm. What a job. Probably done by hand plane as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Pope 243 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 quote="rossd"]I made an interesting discovery after stripping heaps of paint of my old tiller . Its laminated alternating light-dark solid wood. 7 laminates for total 50mm thick at stock end and 25mm at thin end. The laminates don't "run out" but have been individually tapered from 7mm to 3.5 mm. What a job. Probably done by hand plane as well. Worth varnishing perhaps?? Link to post Share on other sites
rossd 16 Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Yep, its already had 3 coats of Organoil. Link to post Share on other sites
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