When your tiller pilot stops responding to course changes, the push rod is often the first place to check for wear. It takes a lot of stress during rough water or heavy following seas. Keeping a spare rod saves a long afternoon of hand-steering when you just want to reach the mooring. Common issues addressed:
- Replacing bent or seized internal components
- Refreshing the attachment point for smoother movement
- Correcting alignment to prevent motor strain
- Restoring original travel distance and speed