Replacement Wheel for TomCat

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Mike...

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Hello to all...

I want to replace the stock wheel for one with an integrated "maneuvering knob".

I know there are several stainless steel wheels out there with knobs, but I think that holding on to a stainless steel wheel will get uncomfortable after a while, and maybe slippery when the hands get sweaty, like when I find myself in 8 ft seas. (where I'll bet it won't be just my hands that are wet!)

So I have been looking for foam covered stainless wheels instead. But I have only found one with an integrated knob found here.

But the problem is that this is for a 3/4 in. shaft, but I think I need a wheel for a 5/8 in. shaft.

Is there an adapter for this type of situation?
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mike
 
I put an Edson knob (the one with the Bakelite surface) over the foam on my TC helm wheel and it works just fine. IMHO you don't need to buy a new wheel...

Warren
 
Doryman":1vglj326 said:
I put an Edson knob (the one with the Bakelite surface) over the foam on my TC helm wheel and it works just fine. IMHO you don't need to buy a new wheel...
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Hello Warren. Thanks for the reply.

There are other reasons I plan to change the wheel.

Still looking for some sort of steering shaft adapter. But no luck finding out yet.
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mike
 
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