Re: Stus-List Large Helm Wheel

[Bruce via CnC-List]

Thanks Chuck! 

 

OK, that’s strange, or I’m demented.  I just re-measured and the wheel shaft 
is, in fact 1”, the keyway is ¼”, and the hub width is 2 ½” (not 2 3/8”), but I 
would think close enough…

 

I swear I measured twice the last time!  

 

Kindest Regards,

 

Bruce C. Whitmore

1994 C 37/40+, “Astralis”

Madeira Beach, FL

847.404.5092

bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net

 

From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Chuck 
Gilchrest via CnC-List
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2018 2:14 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Chuck Gilchrest <csgilchr...@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Stus-List Large Helm Wheel

 

Bruce,

While the wheel is made by Edson, this aluminum Diamond Series wheel may not be 
a direct replacement for Steel Destroyer wheels.  The majority of Destroyer 
Wheels fit a wheel shaft 1” diameter, 1/4” key and a hub width of 2 3/8”.  From 
2001 and later, Edson switched to a tapered wheel shaft with a through shaft 
wheel brake.

Check the specs on this wheel as many boats with oversized wheels had special 
steering shafts custom made for the boat.  This wheel would fit an early model 
J120 or J105 though...

Chuck Gilchrest 

 

 

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On Feb 16, 2018, at 1:34 PM, Bruce via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com 
<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote:

Hello all,

 

Despite some of the folks recommendations, I have to face the fact that my wife 
does not want the large steering wheel on Astralis.  As cruisers, the idea of a 
wheel that takes extra contortions to walk around is just not attractive to her 
(or to me, to be honest), especially when we intend to use the boat for fun but 
fast coastal cruising with a goal of eventual Caribbean cruising.  Since 
finally installing the autopilot over the holiday break, I already find myself 
spending less and less time at the helm.

 

So, our large wheel is now available.   It is 54” across, aluminum, and has a 
standard Edson 1.5” hub with keyway slot.  

 

Here’s some photos:

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8e8vu33an0i4716/Large%20Sailboat%20Wheel%2C%20Other%20Side.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/anyk7z1je52hbrk/Large%20Sailboat%20Wheel.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/966m408hwz00tfe/Large%20Sailboat%20Wheel%20Center.jpg?dl=0

 

It is quite light (probably less than 5 lbs.) but large enough that shipping 
may be a tad pricey.

 

Those who are interested, please feel free to drop me a note offline.

 

Kindest Regards,

 

Bruce C. Whitmore

1994 C 37/40+, “Astralis”

Madeira Beach, FL

847.404.5092

bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net <mailto:bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net> 

 

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Re: Stus-List Large Helm Wheel

[Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List]

Bruce,
While the wheel is made by Edson, this aluminum Diamond Series wheel may not be 
a direct replacement for Steel Destroyer wheels.  The majority of Destroyer 
Wheels fit a wheel shaft 1” diameter, 1/4” key and a hub width of 2 3/8”.  From 
2001 and later, Edson switched to a tapered wheel shaft with a through shaft 
wheel brake.
Check the specs on this wheel as many boats with oversized wheels had special 
steering shafts custom made for the boat.  This wheel would fit an early model 
J120 or J105 though...
Chuck Gilchrest 



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> On Feb 16, 2018, at 1:34 PM, Bruce via CnC-List  wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
>  
> Despite some of the folks recommendations, I have to face the fact that my 
> wife does not want the large steering wheel on Astralis.  As cruisers, the 
> idea of a wheel that takes extra contortions to walk around is just not 
> attractive to her (or to me, to be honest), especially when we intend to use 
> the boat for fun but fast coastal cruising with a goal of eventual Caribbean 
> cruising.  Since finally installing the autopilot over the holiday break, I 
> already find myself spending less and less time at the helm.
>  
> So, our large wheel is now available.   It is 54” across, aluminum, and has a 
> standard Edson 1.5” hub with keyway slot. 
>  
> Here’s some photos:
>  
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/8e8vu33an0i4716/Large%20Sailboat%20Wheel%2C%20Other%20Side.jpg?dl=0
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/anyk7z1je52hbrk/Large%20Sailboat%20Wheel.jpg?dl=0
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/966m408hwz00tfe/Large%20Sailboat%20Wheel%20Center.jpg?dl=0
>  
> It is quite light (probably less than 5 lbs.) but large enough that shipping 
> may be a tad pricey.
>  
> Those who are interested, please feel free to drop me a note offline.
>  
> Kindest Regards,
>  
> Bruce C. Whitmore
> 1994 C 37/40+, “Astralis”
> Madeira Beach, FL
> 847.404.5092
> bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net
>  
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Stus-List Large Helm Wheel

[Bruce via CnC-List]

Hello all,

 

Despite some of the folks recommendations, I have to face the fact that my
wife does not want the large steering wheel on Astralis.  As cruisers, the
idea of a wheel that takes extra contortions to walk around is just not
attractive to her (or to me, to be honest), especially when we intend to use
the boat for fun but fast coastal cruising with a goal of eventual Caribbean
cruising.  Since finally installing the autopilot over the holiday break, I
already find myself spending less and less time at the helm.

 

So, our large wheel is now available.   It is 54" across, aluminum, and has
a standard Edson 1.5" hub with keyway slot.  

 

Here's some photos:

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8e8vu33an0i4716/Large%20Sailboat%20Wheel%2C%20Othe
r%20Side.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/anyk7z1je52hbrk/Large%20Sailboat%20Wheel.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/966m408hwz00tfe/Large%20Sailboat%20Wheel%20Center.
jpg?dl=0

 

It is quite light (probably less than 5 lbs.) but large enough that shipping
may be a tad pricey.

 

Those who are interested, please feel free to drop me a note offline.

 

Kindest Regards,

 

Bruce C. Whitmore

1994 C 37/40+, "Astralis"

Madeira Beach, FL

847.404.5092

bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net

 

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