Genie,
I've seen a big guy with a broken arm from doing something like that (tiller). So don't try this if you care about your vessel or bones
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Originally Posted by genieskip
Try a little experiment. Put the transmission in reverse and let the boat get some way on backwards with the rudder held firmly amidship. When moving briskly backwards turn the wheel one way or the other, making sure you have a good grip on the wheel (or tiller). Multiply the pressure you feel by the the kind of forces you would be experiencing in a storm condition and you'll have an idea of what I'm talking about. (disclaimer - not responsible for damage sustained by someone who tries this while going at or near hull speed)
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That's exactly what we liked, it relieved us from the pressure of steering, and generally it FELT like everything calmed down.
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Originally Posted by genieskip
Incidentally, another thing i like about the JSD is the bridle attachment. If the boat swings to one side the bridle set up means that one of the legs of the bridle will go slack - the one that is on the side toward which you have swung. All the pressure on the other leg will act to pull you back so that you are stern to the waves again. .
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I've tried to rig a sea-anchor in calmer conditions, but never really felt that it could be trusted, and I've not been able to rig the "Pardey bridle" thing, and don't believe it works for most vessels (it obvously does for Lin and Larry).
If anyone knows the trick on how to do that, I'd really like to know how?
/Joms