Davis Instruments Tiller-Tamer Adjustable Tiller Tension Control for Sailboats

The Davis Instruments Tiller-Tamer lets a sailor maintain a cruising course with no hands on the tiller, in any weather or wind condition. It works by applying smoothly adjustable friction to the tiller handle, with tension ranging from fully locked to fully free, so the helm can be set anywhere along that range to hold a heading while the crew tends sails, navigates, or takes a break at the helm. The Tiller-Tamer improves control and feel at the tiller compared to using bungee cords or lashings, and because it is a compact tiller-mounted fitting, it does not interfere with automatic steering systems and takes up no additional cockpit space.

Beyond underway use, the Tiller-Tamer also does away with the need to lash the tiller when the boat is moored or trailered, since the tension control can simply be locked down to hold the tiller steady. It is built from synthetic materials for durability in the marine environment and mounts using a transom mount. A lanyard and instructions are included with every unit.

Specifications

• Brand: Davis Instruments
• Manufacturer Part Number: 2205
• Product Name: Tiller-Tamer
• Category: Sailboat Steering
• Weight: 0.31875 pounds
• Material: Synthetic
• Color: Multicolor
• Mounting Type: Transom Mount
• Operation Mode: Manual
• Unit Count: 1
• Included Components: Tiller-Tamer, lanyard, instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Davis Instruments Tiller-Tamer do? It holds a sailboat on a cruising course with no hands on the tiller, in any weather or wind condition, by applying adjustable friction to the tiller handle.

Can the tension be adjusted? Yes, the Tiller-Tamer's tension is smoothly adjustable across the full range from fully locked to fully free, so you can dial in exactly how much resistance the tiller holds.

Will the Tiller-Tamer interfere with an autopilot or other automatic steering system? No, the Tiller-Tamer does not interfere with automatic steering systems, so it can be left in place alongside an autopilot setup.

Does it take up cockpit space? There is no loss of cockpit space with the Tiller-Tamer, since it mounts directly at the tiller rather than adding hardware elsewhere in the cockpit.

Can I use it to secure the tiller while the boat is moored or trailered? Yes, the Tiller-Tamer eliminates the need to lash the tiller when the boat is moored or trailered, since its tension control can simply be locked to hold the tiller steady.

What is the Tiller-Tamer made of? The Davis Instruments Tiller-Tamer (part number 2205) is made of synthetic material suited to marine use.

How much does the Tiller-Tamer weigh? The Tiller-Tamer weighs 0.31875 pounds.

How does the Tiller-Tamer mount to the boat? It uses a transom mount and attaches at the tiller handle.

What is included in the box? Each Tiller-Tamer (part number 2205) ships with the unit itself, a lanyard, and installation instructions.

Is the Tiller-Tamer operated manually? Yes, tension adjustment on the Tiller-Tamer is a manual operation controlled by the sailor at the tiller.

Does the Tiller-Tamer improve feel at the helm compared to lashing the tiller? Yes, the Tiller-Tamer gives improved control and feel to the tiller handle compared to methods like bungees or lashings, while still letting the helm hold a set course.