Carbon Marine – TillerPiller
Carbon Marine’s TillerPiller, according to the manufacturer, is the most popular tiller-handle extension for OEM boat-builders, used by professionals from the lower Keys to Alaska.
The TillerPiller is the lightest tiller extension that we tested at 0.6 lbs for our 36” long test model. Starting with aerospace carbon fiber and epoxy, then built to order based on the customers’ make and model of outboard. Lifetime structural warranty and an upgrade/exchange replacement program if you change motor types in the future.
Installation is simple, with two thumb screws taking just seconds to install and requires no tools. A plus when traveling and security is a concern. Available in clear-coated carbon fiber, or painted with Awlgrip to match any color (custom color match upgrade: $35).
To keep the tiller extension as light as possible the hand grip area is not padded. Instead an epoxy encapsulated grit formed the grip area at the end of the extension. Compared to all of our test models, the grip on the TillerPiller was the most aggressive and sure handed. Though we found a good pair of fishing gloves made long runs more comfortable.
The TillerPiller transmitted more vibration to the operators’ hand than other test models. We attribute this to the inherent stiffness of carbon fiber combined with its lack of mass. However, the light weight put the least amount of stress on the factory handle mechanism. And when the handle was tilted up, it didn’t creep or fall back down.
The TillerPiller receives high marks for space age materials, style and low weight.
Price as tested: $165 – 36”
Company Contact Info:
Carbon Marine
Joe Welbourn
4712 N. Clark Ave, Suite C,
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 928-9887
jwelbourn@carbonmarine.com
carbonmarine.com
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