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capt. meares
Joined: 04 Jul 2013 Posts: 146 City/Region: Tillamook
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1988
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Vianey
Photos: Vianey
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 12:14 pm Post subject: Show me your upgraded steering wheels. |
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I often wonder why we go away from designs that have proven throughout history they work great, and are the best practical option. There are many examples. The traditional ships wheel is a design that I have always been a fan of, and someone had to literally reinvented the wheel. I recently found this very high quality stainless vintage wheel, in excellent condition that fits perfectly on my 22 cruiser. The seller said it came from a "1940's cabin cruiser". I like the idea of being able to steer with one finger, from almost any position inside the cabin within reach. I would like to see other C-brats after market wheels. Thanks for sharing. |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20875 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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There is a reason that most vessels have gone away from this type of design, and to the "Destroyer" rimmed type of wheels. That is safety. I have seen injury from this type of spoked wheel. A fall against one of the "spokes" is one issue. Also a body can be pushed toward one of the exposed spokes when going thru a wake etc.
A destroyer wheel, with an Edson "spinner"--also called suicide or necking nobs, is safer.
Best are the padded wheels. On our classic designed wooden ketch, boat of the 36" diameter wooden wheels, had a wooden rim around the spokes. If you wanted the leverage, you could still get it between the spokes.
Not to rain on the spoked wheel parade, but we all should be aware of a potential issue. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 7449 City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
Photos: Wild Blue
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Posted: Thu Oct 03, 2019 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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One of the commercial boats I drove had the protruding spokes. I didn't have an issue with falling onto it, but the darn thing would catch my jacket regularly (generally standing to drive that boat). Give me a non-protruding spoke wheel, preferably padded, every time. I appreciate the classic look, but not the function. |
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jakevolvo@yahoo.com
Joined: 07 Jul 2018 Posts: 74 City/Region: Orting
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1986
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: C-Told Ya So
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2019 11:04 am Post subject: |
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I went with the smaller destroyer wheel with the spinner and HYDRAULIC steering. Hydro steer is a must have in my opinion. Smaller wheel made for a lot more leg room |
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bmcminn
Joined: 20 Jul 2019 Posts: 65 City/Region: Bellingham
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1992
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
Vessel Name: Polū
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2019 12:26 pm Post subject: |
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The wheel on our boat is stainless (?) and pretty cold. Are plastic wheels less popular because of looks or durability?
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jakevolvo@yahoo.com
Joined: 07 Jul 2018 Posts: 74 City/Region: Orting
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1986
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: C-Told Ya So
Photos: C-Told Ya So
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20875 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2019 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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bmcminn wrote: | The wheel on our boat is stainless (?) and pretty cold. Are plastic wheels less popular because of looks or durability?
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My boat has a SS wheel (Edson?), which has a plastic or leather over wrap. When I had racing sailboats we laced on leather covers over the large destroyer wheels: Some were up to 4 and 5 feet in diameter.
Edison makes kits to cover, as does "'Boat Leather" ($$$$). Most auto parts stores and Walmart make steering wheel covers. There are some which will work with the C Dory size wheel. |
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bmcminn
Joined: 20 Jul 2019 Posts: 65 City/Region: Bellingham
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1992
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
Vessel Name: Polū
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Posted: Fri Oct 04, 2019 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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Great idea! I used one on a VW vanagon we had and they look and feel classy. |
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