A closeup shot also shows how the push-pull tiller is mounted to the tiller arm.

The second topic covers a way to attach a line to a sail without having to tie and untie a knot, or use a metal fitting. The advantage of this attachment is that it costs nothing, never gets lost, doesn't hurt when it whacks you in the head, and looks pretty 'salty' to boot.

Basically, it is an eyesplice (a becket) and a knot attached to a line. In the photo, the outhaul is attached to the sail with this "fitting." As you can see, a line is bent on to the becket-and-knot fitting. (I've seen examples where the becket and knot were worked into the line end-very salty.) The becket is passed through the grommet and the knot is then passed through the loop, toggle-like. I have found it important to ensure the toggle is longer than the loop so the line isn't trying to be pulled out of it all the time.

This method can be employed to attach sheets or halyards to sails, and I'm sure you can come up with many uses for it on your own.

I hope these two topics have been of some help. If you have any questions or suggestions of your own, feel free to contact us!

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