{"product_id":"spinlock-tiller-extension-universal","title":"Spinlock Tiller Extension Universal","description":"\u003cp\u003eConvert or replace Spinlock tiller extensions with a Universal Joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare part for Spinlock tiller extensions fitted with diabolo joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative to the E-JOINT and E-JOINTGP universal joints fitted to EA and EJ tiller Extensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindsurf style universal joint returns the extension to a vertical position when it is not in use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed by short-handed sailors to keep the tiller extension clear from obstruction while steering by autopilot through manoeuvres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-mechanical helm feedback preferred by some while hand steering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStiffer E-DIABOLO\/J minimises ‘waving’ caused by tiller and boat motion when tiller is in vertical position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed in Mini Transat, Class 40s, Figaro, Open 60s and many other boats that are predominantly tiller steered by autopilot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEspecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiabolo option:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eTiller extensions from the 900 series range are supplied with slimmer E-DIABOLO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400\"\u003eTiller extensions from the 1200, 1600 series range are supplied with ‘jumbo’ E-DIABOLO\/J\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- sr-faq v=1 vendor=spinlock source_sha256=18865ef84a797ce485b6fbb167275eaf5de50532e91a76debbe606b9920b2bd9 --\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs E-DIABOLO compatible with EA and EJ tiller extensions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. E-DIABOLO is offered as an alternative to the E-JOINT and E-JOINTGP universal joints fitted to EA and EJ tiller extensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the Spinlock E-DIABOLO Universal joint used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eA spare\/convertible universal joint for Spinlock tiller extensions fitted with diabolo joints. It returns the extension to vertical when not in use and offers a stiffer J version to reduce waving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich tiller extension series use the slimmer vs jumbo diabolo?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpinlock’s 900-series tiller extensions are supplied with the slimmer E-DIABOLO; the 1200 and 1600 series are supplied with the larger E-DIABOLO\/J.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the E-DIABOLO joint self-centre (return to vertical)?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The windsurf-style universal joint is designed to return the tiller extension to a vertical position when it is not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat issue does the stiffer E-DIABOLO\/J address?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stiffer E-DIABOLO\/J minimises the ‘waving’ caused by tiller and boat motion when the extension is in the vertical position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan E-DIABOLO be used when steering by autopilot?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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