The world's first wireless tiller-incorporated horn system, Designed specifically for the narrowboat community for safer, calmer tiller steering.
Safer steering. Smarter boating. No compromise.
On the waterways, seconds matter — especially in blind bends, tight tunnels, and busy moorings. Yet the horn, one of your most important safety tools, is usually out of reach.
TillerBuddy™ changes that.
This innovative narrowboat tiller handle puts the horn under your thumb, exactly where instinct expects it. No fumbling for the control panel. No taking your hand off the tiller. No delay.
Just a calm, confident press — and you’re in control.
Why Boaters Love It
✔ Keep both hands where they belong
✔ Horn on demand — without moving your hand
✔ Stops those “too late” moments on the cut
✔ Seamless fit for traditional tiller steering
✔ Maintains original horn button — nothing lost, only gained
TillerBuddy isn’t about tech for the sake of tech —
it’s about making classic boating safer, smoother, and stress-free.
Easy to Install
No rewiring, no drilling, no boat modification.
Just plug, clip, go, and your existing horn still works as normal.
Built by an engineer and lifelong boater, hand-crafted right here on the water using marine-grade electronics and hardwood timber.
Made for Real Boaters
Weather-resistant
RF wireless — no cables down the tiller
USB-C annual top-up charge
UK engineered & handcrafted
Designed for narrowboats.
Tested on the waterways.
Inspired by real-world boating moments.
Ready to see how TillerBuddy transforms your tiller?
Originally designed to incorporate the horn for instant, safer signalling, the TillerBuddy™ concept now offers optional upgrades designed and engineered by I, the hand craftsman:
The Heated Handle:
Designed for ultimate comfort on chilly days, this option integrates a heating element to keep your hands wonderfully warm. (Rest assured, I've carefully considered the wood's ignition temperature and incorporated precision temperature cut-out sensors and protective fusing to ensure absolute safety.)
Integrated Audio Controls:
Keep your hands steady on the tiller while effortlessly muting, adjusting volume, or skipping tracks on your Bluetooth speaker, turning your journey into pure enjoyment.