Re: [Cal_Boats] Cal 34 tiller

Try calling H&L marine woodworking. I can't remember for sure now, but they have a database of production boat tillers. I know for certain the first time I called them many years ago, that all I had to say was Cal 34, and they knew what to make. If I remember correctly, the last time I called they said the Cal 34 wasn't in their database. The 34 I used to sail is next to my boat, so I can get measurements if you need. If H&L doesn't have the 34 in the database anymore, how they work is you choose one of 5 or 6 curves that they do, you measure the butt width, overall length and heighth of curve (straight line under the tiller measure heighth at max point). I think that it was about $60 for a laminated tiller with 3 coats of varnish. The tillers I have ordered from them have matched the originals exactly. I don't believe that I have their page with tiller curves anymore, would have to get another from them. John From: pmctague <pm… [at] yahoo.ca> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 6, 2008 7:14:25 PM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Cal 34 tiller Hi All, I would like to replace the tiller on my 1969 Cal 34 but I'm not sure if the existing tiller is original as it seems a little flimsy. Does anyone out there have the dimensions of an original Cal 34 tiller, i.e. butt width, butt height, overall length & fall? A couple of photos of the tiller post would be most helpfull. Best regards, Peter Mc Tague

it is about double that price now, but nice tillers. Reggie To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.comFrom: ca… [at] yahoo.comDate: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:58:18 -0700Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Cal 34 tiller Try calling H&L marine woodworking. I can't remember for sure now, but they have a database of production boat tillers. I know for certain the first time I called them many years ago, that all I had to say was Cal 34, and they knew what to make. If I remember correctly, the last time I called they said the Cal 34 wasn't in their database. The 34 I used to sail is next to my boat, so I can get measurements if you need. If H&L doesn't have the 34 in the database anymore, how they work is you choose one of 5 or 6 curves that they do, you measure the butt width, overall length and heighth of curve (straight line under the tiller measure heighth at max point). I think that it was about $60 for a laminated tiller with 3 coats of varnish. The tillers I have ordered from them have matched the originals exactly. I don't believe that I have their page with tiller curves anymore, would have to get another from them. John ----- Original Message ----From: pmctague <pm… [at] yahoo.ca>To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.comSent: Sunday, July 6, 2008 7:14:25 PMSubject: [Cal_Boats] Cal 34 tiller Hi All,I would like to replace the tiller on my 1969 Cal 34 but I'm not sure if the existing tiller is original as it seems a little flimsy. Does anyone out there have the dimensions of an original Cal 34 tiller, i.e. butt width, butt height, overall length & fall? A couple of photos of the tiller post would be most helpfull.Best regards,Peter Mc Tague

Hi John, Thanks for the speedy response. I have already contacted H&L marine and they have the original specs for a Cal 29 & Cal 40 tiller in their data base, but non for the 34. I could order based on my existing tiller, but as I said, I'm reluctant to do this as it looks a bit flimsy. I'm OK with the length and height of the curve, but would really appreciate it if you could let me know the butt width and height of the tiller on the boat next to you. Best regards, Peter Mc Tague --- In Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com, John Courter <cal40john@...> wrote: > > Try calling H&L marine woodworking. I can't remember for sure now, but they have a database of production boat tillers. I know for certain the first time I called them many years ago, that all I had to say was Cal 34, and they knew what to make. If I remember correctly, the last time I called they said the Cal 34 wasn't in their database. The 34 I used to sail is next to my boat, so I can get measurements if you need. If H&L doesn't have the 34 in the database anymore, how they work is you choose one of 5 or 6 curves that they do, you measure the butt width, overall length and heighth of curve (straight line under the tiller measure heighth at max point). I think that it was about $60 for a laminated tiller with 3 coats of varnish. The tillers I have ordered from them have matched the originals exactly. I don't believe that I have their page with tiller curves anymore, would have to get another from them. > John > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: pmctague <pmctague@...> > To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sunday, July 6, 2008 7:14:25 PM > Subject: [Cal_Boats] Cal 34 tiller > > > Hi All, > I would like to replace the tiller on my 1969 Cal 34 but I'm not sure > if the existing tiller is original as it seems a little flimsy. Does > anyone out there have the dimensions of an original Cal 34 tiller, i.e. > butt width, butt height, overall length & fall? A couple of photos of > the tiller post would be most helpfull. > > Best regards, > > Peter Mc Tague >