SMALLER steering wheel option?

[Tom Root]

I know a few on here have gone to bigger steering wheels at the helm station. I would, on the other hand, prefer a bit smaller, maybe a 10" or so, and a knob for assist. I am leaning more and more to a tiller pilot for an autopilot system, and feel this would be OK. I never had much of a resistance with the stock wheel, and with a knob, don't see much of a problem still!

I like the fact I could have easier access to the helm with a smaller wheel. Looking at all the suppliers with google, all I ever saw was same or bigger wheels!

Appreciate any info/links to this!

[James V]

You may want to check out Hyd steering auto pilot with remote.

[Moe]

The only 11" wheel I found doing a search was this one from Schmitt at Go2Marine.

These are a LOT lower priced wheels than those from Edson, etc., but the quality is good. I put one of their 6-spokes from Go2Marine on our Whaler. and it really looks good.

[Tom Root]

Thank you very much Moe!

That just might work out!

[Moe]

You're welcome, Tom. Just note that the dish (depth) of the wheel is less than the 22 we probably have, so make sure it (and your hands) will clear anything you have on the pedestal.

[ALX357]

I have a 13-1/2" boat steering wheel with an original built-on rotating knob, for sale, .....was 100 dollars at BoatUS, fits the Mac X 2000 and probably all the Mac's. It is polished stainless steel, 5 spokes, dished 3-5/8" from back of hub to front of rim, or forward edge of hub to aft of rim if you prefer a reference when installed. Has gently finger scalloped backsides to the rim, like a car wheel. Works fine, used for a couple of times out, but i went back to the stock wheel with a rope winding. Make me an offer - It is like new but i don't expect to sell it without a reduction of course.
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