Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Steering Wheel-gctid347788

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 1
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous template Next
    #1

    Steering Wheel-gctid347788

    I recently rented a Grady White and I loved the chrome/stainless steering wheel. I want to get something like this for my 195.

    Any thoughts on what to keep in mind when replacing this part? I don't know the steering shaft width, etc. Could I get away with a 15" wheel?

    Thanks
    Tags: None
    #2
    swiftcruiser wrote:
    I recently rented a Grady White and I loved the chrome/stainless steering wheel. I want to get something like this for my 195.

    Any thoughts on what to keep in mind when replacing this part? I don't know the steering shaft width, etc. Could I get away with a 15" wheel?

    Thanks
    I took the small plastic wheel off my boat and put a stainless steel "destroyer" wheel on instead. Mine was 15" but I'm pretty sure they come in 12" too. Here is mine.



    A boat wheel is a standard connection, a tapered shaft with the wheel held on by a big nut. Take off the cap, loosen the nut but don't remove it. Leave a couple threads engaged. THIS IS IMPORTANT. Now sit down and pull. You may need to wiggle it as you're pulling. It will break loose all at once, and come up against the nut. Remove the nut and take the wheel off.

    If you remove the nut completely then pull the wheel off and break your nose, I accept no responsibility!!
    Mike P
    The Bahamas
    Formerly Vancouver BC, Bermuda and The Grenadine Islands.

    Click here to hear my original music, FREE to download to your computer or iPod.

    Comment

      #3
      And don't forget the keyway. A little piece of metal that goes in a slot on the shaft. Easy for it to fall on the floor, out of sight, out of mind. No matter how much you snug up the nut, it WILL come loose. Don't ask how I know...:hammer
      Jeff & Tara (And Hobie too)
      Lake Havasu City, AZ
      |
      Current: 2022 Sun Tracker Sport Fish 22 XP3 w/ Mercury 200
      2000 Bayliner 3388 Cummins 4bta 250s (SOLD 2020)
      2000 Bayliner 2858 MCM 7.4 MPI B3 (SOLD 2018)
      2007 Bayliner 305 MCM twin 350 Mag B3s (SOLD 2012)
      2008 Bayliner 289 MCM 350 Mag Sea Core B3 (SOLD 2009)
      And 13 others...
      In memory of Shadow (7-2-10,) and Ginger (5-11-21.)
      Best boat dogs ever! Rest in peace girls...

      Comment

        #4
        I would suggest staying close to the same diameter as your OEM wheel, unless, you have power steering.
        Rick
        2002, 3788

        Comment

          #5
          Stratocaster wrote:


          If you remove the nut completely then pull the wheel off and break your nose, I accept no responsibility!!
          I know......dont ask me details....lol

          Comment

            #6
            I don't recall ever owning a boat that did not have one, or that I did not install one in. I'd not leave the dock without one!

            Attached files [img]/media/kunena/attachments/vb/650739=24344-Bounty heading to Puffin Aug 2010.jpg[/img]
            Rick E. (aka RicardoMarine) Gresham, Oregon
            2850 Bounty Sedan Flybridge model
            Twin 280 HP 5.7's w/ Closed Cooling
            Volvo Penta DuoProp Drives
            Kohler 4 CZ Gen Set

            Please, no PMs. Ask your questions on forum.

            Comment

            Previous template Next
            Working...
            X