Very quick and easy to use. Lever forward, the rudder position is locked. Lever aft, line friction relieves some tiller pressure. Lift line out, totally clear.
The tiller tamer is a pain because you need to unscrew it to release. And you will have to release any time the boat gets off course.
For years I've used a rope, about 6' long, with 1' of bungee cord on either end. I clip the bungee cords to the toe rail. And then 1 or 2 wraps of the rope around the tiller tip (depending on wind strength).
The beauty of this is that it is easy to push the tiller manually if you want to. It just stretches the bungee cords. It is also instant to remove the rope if needed.
This is the method I use as well (I took it from Andrew's book). I find that I can adjust the rudder either by simply moving the tiller manually or just by twisting the loops around the tiller, which gives fine adjustment in either direction.
Works like a charm and I only had to pay for the clips I use to attach the ends to cleats.
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