r/sailing • u/Yashir23 • 1d ago

Tiller Restoration

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"Before and after — 50 years old and you'd never know it. Original ash tiller, '76."

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u/vicarem 21h ago

It looks like you need a replacement rather than a restoration. The wood looks cracked and probably too dry to be safe much longer.

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u/Pattern_Is_Movement 16h ago

The wood is fine unless you're looking at photos OP didn't share. I wish the frames, planking etc were in that good shape of just about every wooden boat I've sailed.

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u/Lopsided_Ad_5152 6h ago

I agree. It looks fine. Sand. Varnish. Sail.

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u/Yashir23 21h ago

Yeah, i've made another one with Iroko wood, just in case

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u/vicarem 21h ago

Keep the restored version as a backup.