Overview

The Raymarine D160 is a 5-inch tiller bracket for Raymarine tiller pilots, used when the boat’s tiller sits higher or lower than the fixed end of the tiller drive.

This bracket helps set the tiller pilot in a level, horizontal working position instead of forcing the drive arm to run at an angle. That matters on tiller-steered sailboats because poor alignment can add load to the pilot, reduce steering smoothness, and make the installation harder to engage and disengage cleanly.

It is a practical fitting for cockpit installations where the tiller height does not naturally line up with the drive mounting point on the coaming, cockpit seat, gunwale, or other fixed structure. For installations using Raymarine ST1000 or ST2000 tiller pilots, it gives the installer a 5-inch offset option for matching the pilot geometry to the boat.

Key features

• 5-inch tiller bracket for correcting height differences between the tiller and the fixed end of the tiller drive.
• Allows the tiller pilot to sit horizontally when the standard mounting position does not line up.
• Useful for tiller-steered sailboats where cockpit layout, tiller shape, or coaming height affects pilot alignment.
• Compatible with Raymarine tiller pilot installations where a 5-inch bracket is the correct offset for the measured setup.
• Mechanical mounting accessory with no electrical connection, network requirement, or voltage compatibility concern.

Installation and fit

Fitment should be checked against the tiller pilot installation measurements before drilling or fastening anything permanently. The key point is to keep the drive arm horizontal and aligned with the tiller pin and socket so the pilot can push and pull without binding.

This bracket is most useful when a standard tiller pin position would leave the pilot angled up or down. On many boats, that difference comes from the height of the tiller above the cockpit seat or the available position for the fixed mounting socket.

Use on board

The D160 suits sailors setting up or correcting a Raymarine tiller pilot installation for coastal cruising, club racing, or short-handed sailing where the autopilot needs to engage cleanly and steer without unnecessary side load. It is a small part, but it can make a noticeable difference when the boat’s tiller geometry does not match the pilot’s fixed mounting point.

Maintenance and care

As with any cockpit-mounted autopilot hardware, check the bracket and fasteners during routine deck inspections. After saltwater use, a freshwater rinse around the mounting area helps reduce salt buildup and keeps the tiller pilot hardware easier to handle.