John, Both Johnnhy W. and I Bought Tiller Tamers for our SCAMPs at Havasu this year. We both like them a lot, they are everything you (and the manufacturers) claim, the simplicity of use and the incremental locking are waht make them so useful. With that in mind I want to purchase another for my … Read more

Thanks for the great product and the fantastic turn around on shipping. Received just 3 days after order. Again thanks for the great service. Nick Brazil, Indiana Back to the Tiller Clutch Information Page

Good afternoon – You may – or may not – recall that I ordered your Texas Duck kit last year. It arrived on time and as promised, and I promptly stored it in a cool, dry place in my basement.   Since my wife and I purchased a condo in Florida and we were busy … Read more

Hi John, I just wanted to let you know that I received the tiller this week. It looks great. I’ve already received a lot of compliments on the rudder. Now I’m ready for a season of sailing. Thanks for the good work and getting it out to us. -Eric Brooklyn, New York

John, I received the center board last week. I have not installed it yet but wanted to tell you that your workmanship is fantastic. I appreciate the effort you have put into this, really a high quality job. Hopefully i will not need to make another one any time soon but if I do see … Read more

I can recommend John Owens to anyone wanting pretty much anything made for their boats, from frame and stem kits which are a really good way to start a project to things like tillers, rudder and centerboards. John Welsford John Welsford Small Boat Design Hamilton, New Zealand

 Well John Owens has done it again. I just received my new tiller from him and like the hatch cover its a work of art. I am posting pictures under “My Boat” if anyone wants to see it. He now has the pattern for Sunbird tillers if anyone needs one. He is very reasonable as … Read more

John: The hatch is beautiful.  The boat is NOT an O’Day. It is almost exactly like the O’Day 20. It is a 21footer designed by Jope Helsen in ’77 for a company then called Helsen International. Since then , several name changes and gone out of production. After I get the boat in the water … Read more

On my maiden run of the season, 18 miles from the launch down to the marina, I mistakenly entered a shallow area. the rudder kicked up just as it’s supposed to. I hate to think what would have happened if I’d had my old rudder in place . . . . so thanks again Dan Langley, Washington

I got my daggerboard, rudder and tiller today. I love them!! They are beautiful and a lot bigger than my old ones. Thank you for everything, Nancy San Antonio, Tx.