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I think this is Ash, in any event it’s A Hallberg Rassey tiller!
The old and the new, the old one was making alarming creaking noises. Going downwind in strong winds in a sea can be a challenge solo, the automatic steering is marginal and no good at all when it blows. The danger is a broach, the ship flies up into wind, slam gybes and a big following wave rolls you over, 360 degree’s. So, a handy improvement.