A ___ located at the very top of the rudder is used to hold the tiller in place.

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A ___ located at the very top of the rudder is used to hold the tiller in place.

The idea is using a quick-release fastener to keep the tiller attached to the rudder. A toggle pin is made to pass through a hole at the very top of the rudder post and lock in place, so the tiller stays secure during steering but can be removed easily when needed. Its toggling mechanism resists coming loose under load and vibration, which is exactly what you want for reliable steering. Screws and bolts require threads and nuts and can loosen or snag in a small craft environment, while a nail isn’t designed for repeated removal or for withstanding steering loads.

The idea is using a quick-release fastener to keep the tiller attached to the rudder. A toggle pin is made to pass through a hole at the very top of the rudder post and lock in place, so the tiller stays secure during steering but can be removed easily when needed. Its toggling mechanism resists coming loose under load and vibration, which is exactly what you want for reliable steering.

Screws and bolts require threads and nuts and can loosen or snag in a small craft environment, while a nail isn’t designed for repeated removal or for withstanding steering loads.

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