I wouldn't mind shaving a few pounds here and there (both my body & boat), but a carbon fiber tiller seems "potentially expensive" as phrased in the class rules, thus I would interpret that as prohibitive.

Joe B.

:: Steve, I would be very interested in having a Carbon
:: tiller as well. If you find a source, possibly to custom
:: build the tiller, we should see if we can get a group
:: discount....

:: :: :: :: the tiller on DIANNE is starting to crack around the 3
:: :: :: :: bolts that hold the bracket to the rudder post. Did I
:: :: :: :: see a carbon fiber tiller on another Express 27? Anyone
:: :: :: :: know availiability/price or where to buy such a carbon
:: :: :: :: fiber tiller? Any thoughts if they are an expensive or
:: :: :: :: prohibited item. Thanks Steve Katzman