2005 Chaos in its slip

[SNJFlyFisher]

Here she is, in the water pic, so far so good, loving this boat.

 

[Dave LeGear]

Upgrade it with one of these (and this one should be smaller than the original) and you will love it, and the handling even more it gets the speed knob "inside" the ring, which could be easier on some body parts when they get smacked

https://smile.amazon.com/HYDDNice-Stainless-Steering-Turning-Teleflex/dp/B07VDQ1NJS/ref=sr_1_62?dchild=1&keywords=steering+wheel+for+boats&qid=1625014497&sr=8-62

And that one should have a tilt helm if not, see this simple upgrade to change it's angle of attack discussed near the bottom of that page:

https://www.performanceoutdoors.net/threads/best-of-the-best-210-215-upgrade-ideas.9102/page-2#post-54819

Tight Lines!
Dave

 

[SNJFlyFisher]

Wow, thanks for that tip, I'm going to do that. I do have tilt steering, why not just go down to the 13 1/2" wheel?

 

[Dave LeGear]

Tilt is the only way to fly for sure!

Very possible that is what that one was in size a 13 1/2 unit, I just cannot find that exact one on Amazon as of yet... And that one on the 190 was the best of all that I had tried due to it's size and shape. Was not all that expensive either when I picked it up back in 2005.

Will keep digging and just need to find the name of it denoted on one of my past pictures and will be in business IF they still are these days?

 

[SNJFlyFisher]

Could this be it?

Amazon.com : SeaLux 316 Stainless Steel Boat Steering Wheel 3 Spoke 13-1/2" Dia, with 5/8" -18 Nut and Turning Knob for Seastar and Verado : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : SeaLux 316 Stainless Steel Boat Steering Wheel 3 Spoke 13-1/2" Dia, with 5/8" -18 Nut and Turning Knob for Seastar and Verado : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

 

[Dave LeGear]

That one should work, but it was a different brand and had wider spokes that were also deeper and moved the speed knob further inside. It also did not cost that much

 

[Dave LeGear]

All hail the power of a Google Image search!

https://www.overtons.com/schmitt-vision-elite-13.5-steering-wheel-with-knob-329806.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_campaign=%7bCampaign%7d&gclid=CjwKCAjwrPCGBhALEiwAUl9X0-rriIxXIFlBmWc4ki0a0BUnTL2PHkiwqWPH6yp5fNTItUSmtXzpxxoC4ZoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Dave LeGear]

And it was this one....

https://www.seatechmarineproducts.com/schmitt-model-721-evolution-elite-boat-steering-wheel-13-1-2-15-1-2-diameter-with-glass-ball-bearing-control-knob-3-4-tapered-shaft.html

 

[Dave LeGear]

Better link:

Cast Stainless Steel Marine Steering Wheel - Evolution Model

Item #'s - 7201321FG, 7201521FG, 7201321FGK, and 7201521FGK 13.5" or 15.5" Evolution Wheel - 316L cast stainless steel, finger grip rim, 22 degree dish, fits 3/4" tapered shaft. Available with or without control knob w/flange bearings. **Center Nut sold separately.

shop.schmittongaromarine.com

 

[SNJFlyFisher]

Nice wheel, I guess I'll have to check the shaft diameter too. There's a lot of wheels available. Was there a depth that you paid attention too?

 

[Dave LeGear]

From the outer ring to the center nut, the deeper one with the wider spokes for some reason, just felt better and helped me spin her about. Which when carving up shallow mangrove creeks like this:

Or getting her back on a trailer was just so much easier and faster

 

[NCangler]

She brings back memories!

 

[SNJFlyFisher]

I'm taking that T-bag off. Where did you keep you PFD's?

 

[Codfish]

I keep my spare PFDs in a T-Bag just like yours. Mine is fitted much tighter to the top by the use of a few black plastic zip ties. I found out early in the life of the boat that to keep the spares dry and mostly mildew free they could not be kept in any of the built in compartments.

 

[SNJFlyFisher]

Maybe I'll try the ties, I was also thinking of getting a tight canvas bag made for under the tee top

 

[SNJFlyFisher]

Dave, you think the center nut on the steering wheel is 5/8 th?

 

[Dave LeGear]

I do not know for sure, but that sounds about right. Maybe this link will help shed some light on the size?

https://www.marineengine.com/parts/teleflex-marine-seastar-solutions/

 

[SNJFlyFisher]

Ok, I recently purchased a 13.5" steering wheel to replace the battleship wheel but boy I can't get the old steering wheel off.

I tried the tapping it with a hammer trip....it's not rusted or corroded it just won't budge.

Any advise? I don't want to damage the helm.

 

[Dave LeGear]

Spray some Power Blast on it and let it set overnight... Then (if needed) the gentle use of a small gear puller, this while tapping with a rubber mallet should break it free.

 

[SNJFlyFisher]

Spray some Power Blast on it and let it set overnight... Then (if needed) the gentle use of a small gear puller, this while tapping with a rubber mallet should break it free.

I've tried that a couple times, no luck. Is there anything holding the old wheel on other the obvious lock nut?

I have to try the gear puller, haven't done that yet.