Wooden wheel, yeah or nay

[Québec 1]

YEAH!

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[SkiDeep2001]

No spokes, I say YEAH!

[Trouts Dream]

Truly Freaking Awsome
Love it.,,,

Where can I get one?
Seriously, anyone have any idea where?

[K9Kampers]

Trout -

Have a look at STAZO Wheels for one.

[Indulgence]

Oh crap. What started as a bit of a lark for fun is quickly turning
into the next "must have" addition to our cockpit. I had no idea
there were such nice wheels available in smaller sizes to fit our Macs.
Thanks for the Stazo link K9. Oh yeah, it's bookmarked.

Greg- want a free Kelly Hanson wheel brake next time I run into you?
(I see you're doing the FACS run to the coast in June! Let me know how it goes.)

Laurie

[Trouts Dream]

Thanks Laurie but when I changed out my steering system last year I went with the zero feedback system.
I can stiil feel the load on the rudder when I try to turn it a bit but unless I turn the wheel it stays put. Basically I always have a wheel brake on.
As for the FACS spring sail, turns out my oldest has his convocation middle of that week so we can't go. After 6 years he "expects" his parents to show up.

Hasn't the weather been grand lately

[2BonC]

The wheel You will find here:
http://www.segelladen.de/Inhalt-untergr ... radzub.htm
No. E 4516703, the 50 cm diameter (176,90€ about 230,-US$). fits very well to the original shaft of the .
I doubt that they will ship to the USA however if anybody is interested I can get it for him and send it in a packet as a gift (for custom purpose ) to him.



Rainer

[tangentair]

2BonC
I kind of like the one at the bottom of the page

Ron

[2BonC]

Ron,

liking is different , I think if You look exactly it is the same wheel as that above it on this page however with a steel ring mounted around it.

Rainer

[tangentair]

Yes I know and I would wrap the ring with a cotton line and a few knots and dress it up. But it is a tad big for the MAC I am afraid.
Ron

[Kelly Hanson East]

Elk hide wrap??

Followed by tarring and a liberal dose of spotted owl feathers, no doubt.



I like that string wheel wrap - anyone care to post something on that (like Kevin asked??)

[Chinook]

Several years ago I visited a booth at the Seattle Boat Show which was selling leather wheel covers. I bought one and installed it. Good directions, and it turned out nice. I think the outfit was called Boatleather. It's held up well, and I really like the warm feel and good grip it gives. In Northwest waters, it's nice to have something other than icy stainless to grasp. And since I don't yet have auto pilot, I spend a lot of time holding that wheel. That wooden wheel does look great, though. Maybe when the leather wears out...

[K9Kampers]

If you like the results of this DIY wooden wheel:


then, here is a link: How To Make Your Own Wood Steering Wheel

[Love MACs]

OH Yeah...that looks easy enough LOL


Allan

[Rick Westlake]

Yes I know and I would wrap the ring with a cotton line and a few knots and dress it up. But it is a tad big for the MAC I am afraid.
Ron

If you like it, Ron, 420 mm is 16 1/2 inches - isn't the Mac stock wheel 15 inches?
My P.O. put a 20" wheel in Bossa Nova, and it's just fine.