Eric, It isn’t elegant, but a bit of bearing grease on the key will typically hold it in place. You can also give it a tap with mallet enough that it mushrooms very slightly at the edge.
Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic 1983 LF 35 Padanaram, MA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Eric Baumes via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, February 9, 2017 2:08 PM To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Eric Baumes <eric.bau...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Anyone need/want a really big wheel? Hi, I like the idea of the Edson Rail Mount, but I have a question for anyone who has used one. How do you ensure that you don't lose the Key from the Wheelshaft? In the winter when I take the wheel off so I can get to the back of the cockpit under the cover, I wrap the Wheelshaft with the key in it with masking tape. I suppose I could do the same while cruising but I am wondering if anyone else had a more elegant solution. Eric C&C 34/36 -- Big wheel and love it. On Wed, Feb 8, 2017 at 4:28 PM, Chuck Saur via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: About a year ago, I had a problem with bigger-wheel envy and I asked the list-perts here about a wheel I subsequently purchased on E-Bay. It was less than 1/16 too small for my Edson 1" shaft and had wheel reamed at a local machine shop (as suggested here) to fit. Went from a 36" to 44" wheel on my 35-3. Now the point: Absolutely best move...other than looking "correct" to my eye, I agree with everyone here about the functional upgrade. Sailing is much easier and more options to sit (I also removed the camel-hump). Girlfriend would rather have the room afforded by the old wheel...so I really like your link to the Edson rail-mounted storage clamp. Thanks. Chuck Saur (517)-490-5926 <tel:(517)%20490-5926> _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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