Tiller Tender Troubles -- Jim's Little Boat -- Catalina 22

Jim replaces the line on the tiller minder and explains why he prefers the "Tiller Controller" from Catalina Direct.
As it turns out, the line can be repaired--the tech help desk at Catalina Direct did not mention this. It is a hassle, but the end caps are glued in with a tiny drop of glue. If you can get the caps out, you can attach new line and re-install the caps with another drop of glue. Thanks to Shawn Wheaton who shared the information.
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[@JonathanVanVuren]

The perfect video to watch while sitting on my newly refit 1981 Catalina 22. Thanks for all these videos, they’ve had a great impact on my refit!

[@jimslittleboat4388]

My goal is to help newcomers and meet them at their level. Thanks.

[@jimslittleboat4388]

Thanks, Jonathan--trying to help out. jim

[@prestonm16]

I always enjoy your videos, Jim. Thanks!!

[@jimslittleboat4388]

Thanks. The next one is where I made some simple mistakes, but got home safe anyway.

[@archer721]

Tanks for the videos Jim, always enjoy them. - the design of your tamer will inherently always wear the lines. They will always rub the pad eyes and eventually wear. I don't know if it would be feasible to change them out with small books or if that is actually a needed tension point.
Good luck! always. Looking forward to the next video 👍

[@jimslittleboat4388]

Yeah, I accept that the design will result in wear. It works well so I will just lubricate with a little Sailcoat now and then and replace as needed. I now know how to repair it, but when this one goes, I will probably just buy the replacement.

[@huntsail3727]

Enjoy your videos. I sail a Newport Venture 23, different rig but similar in size and similar challenges. It is great to see how you problem solve, and keep going. Fair Winds

[@jimslittleboat4388]

Thanks. Turns out the thing can be repaired. I am going to add a comment in the intro. But, I probably would have just purchased a new one any way.

[@huntsail3727]

@@jimslittleboat4388 Do you use this setup to hold the boat into the wind when you are raising and lowering the sails single-handed in a breeze?
This is the one problem I have never found a satisfactory solution for on my VN 23. Any breeze over about 8mph makes raising and lowering the sails a challenge in that the boat wants to turn with the wind.
Interested in how you addressed this on your Catalina 22.

[@jimslittleboat4388]

@@huntsail3727 Yes, the friction of the tiller stay holds the boat into the wind nicely. I go ahead and raise the main sheeted down tight. Then I raise the jib with the sheets loose. Wind on a tight main is not so much of a problem as wind on a tight jib.

[@MrShankwheat]

Hi Jim, I just installed mine - same unit from Catalina Direct. It works fine but I don't understand how the adjustment beads work. Any tips?

[@jimslittleboat4388]

Slip the beads on and ten tie a knot in the end of each line. Normally you will just use the knots to tension the spring, but when you want a little more tension, put a bead next to the knot.