Based on my experience, I would opt for the quick disconnect model with the advice to not leave the unit exposed to the elements when not in use.

Peter Nyberg
Coventry, CT
s/v Silverheels (1988/2016)

> On 2022-03-08, at 14:52:43 EST, Rodney Brown wrote:
>
> Hello gan, have the itch to add a tiller extension and was wondering if anyone 
> has experience/thoughts on the Forespar twist lock with the quick release 
> option.  Thanks in advance for the input. 
> 
> Rodney
>