Re: Tiller or Wheel

Mike wrote: "You want a little weather helm as that is telling you there is lift from the rudder." I was also taught that a little weather helm is a safety feature as well. If things go wrong, you'll head up and stop. A lee helm is dangerous for similar reasons; if you should let go, any problems are likely to get worse, often quickly. Alfred Poor 1973 T34C #288, "Jambalaya"