Tiller positioning apparatus

Abstract

A tiller positioning apparatus for selectively positioning a tiller of a boat includes at least two elongate members, a cylinder member, and multiple engagement members. The elongate members are juxtaposed on a flat surface proximal to a stern end of the boat, and the cylinder member is fixedly attached between the juxtaposed elongate members. The engagement members are positioned on the cylinder member to form multiple gaps between each engagement member, where the tiller is configured to be selectively positioned on the gaps or the engagement members so that the tiller is in a constant position for a predetermined period of time during the sailing process. In an embodiment, the cylinder member is further configured to axially rotate and disengage the tiller from the gaps between the engagement members, therefore allowing free movement of the tiller above the cylinder member.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A tiller positioning apparatus for selectively positioning a tiller of a boat, the tiller positioning apparatus comprising:
 at least two elongate members juxtaposed on a flat surface proximal to a stern end of the boat;   a cylinder member fixedly attached between the juxtaposed elongate members;   a plurality of engagement members positioned on the cylinder member to form a plurality of gaps between each engagement member, wherein the tiller is configured to be selectively positioned in one of the engagement members and the gaps so that the tiller is in a constant position for a predetermined period of time during the sailing process.   
     
     
         2 . The tiller positioning apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the engagement member is one or a combination of a pin member, and a slot. 
     
     
         3 . The tiller positioning apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the tiller is further configured to be selectively positioned on one of the engagement members so that the tiller is in a constant position for a predetermined period of time during the sailing process. 
     
     
         4 . The tiller positioning apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the cylinder member is further configured to axially rotate and disengage the tiller from the gaps between the engagement members, therefore allowing free movement of the tiller above the cylinder member. 
     
     
         5 . The tiller positioning apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising brackets fixedly positioning the elongate members to bridle mounting holes positioned on the flat surface proximal to the stern end of the boat. 
     
     
         6 . The tiller positioning apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a saddle clamp positioned over the tiller at the point of contact of the tiller with the cylinder member, wherein the saddle clamp is configured to fixedly position the tiller between one of the engagement members. 
     
     
         7 . The tiller positioning apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the elongate member is twisted substantially along a central section.