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22 May 2014, 01:46
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Steering wheels
When I purchase my Osprey 7 years ago I hunted around and bought a Vetus 6 spoke steering wheel. I noticed that the spokes were becoming loose in the plastic boss the last trip out, so I'm thinking of replacing it.
I'm not looking for plastic bosses this time around and am looking for an equidistant one due to hydraulic creep. Any recommendations?
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22 May 2014, 09:20
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22 May 2014, 16:53
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I just use a standard "Destroyer" type. It can get a little slick when wet and cold, but you can wrap the rim to mitigate that.
Won't do if you like a softer or warmer feeling wheel.
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22 May 2014, 16:58
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Mail speed marine Ultraflex 5 spoke £48.95
Sent from my iPad using RIB Net
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22 May 2014, 18:33
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Just had a look at the Bainbridge collection and the Ultraflex that low flyer has suggested and I can't see what material the hub is made from. If it's plastic, which I suspect it is then the design look identical to the one I have now and I might suffer the same problem in the future.
A metal boss is the only way to go, any further suggestions?
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22 May 2014, 18:35
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Think Alex got a mail sped one,ask him as I have no idea 
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22 May 2014, 19:03
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Out and about at the moment, I did start a thread to say the teleflex ones were half price a few weeks ago.
You might get lucky 
It's the same as on my vipermax 
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22 May 2014, 23:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whisper
Out and about at the moment, I did start a thread to say the teleflex ones were half price a few weeks ago.
You might get lucky
It's the same as on my vipermax |
Can you tell me if it's a plastic or metal hub Alex?
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23 May 2014, 08:57
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If its any use I have a nice unused steering wheel I picked up from BHG Marine recently when they were having a massive sale as they were moving and no longer doing chandlery.
Its matt black for most part with part exposed flat spokes and where it fits the hub is metal, not sure if unpolished stainless or aluminium. Looks great I didnt fit it in the end as I used another type which matched my new carbon fibre effect paneling.
You can have it for what I paid for it £30 but you would need to collect from Ringwood area. will see if I can find a photo
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23 May 2014, 12:06
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I have one of too!!
Sadly bought mine the year before last though at a higher price 
Mine lives exposed on on a mooring and hasn't shown any signs of deterioration yet though
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23 May 2014, 12:32
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I have this and it's perfect for me.
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23 May 2014, 14:48
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Quote:
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Mine lives exposed on on a mooring and hasn't shown any signs of deterioration yet though |
Mine visually looks okay, I bet what's happened is that I've hung on to it whist traversing a big wave or rough conditions, coupled with my Pasty/Cake eating hugging figure testing steering wheel design to the limit and beyond 
I have my eye's on something that appeals and will let you know the outcome later.
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23 May 2014, 18:08
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ive got the same one as that but would like the softer feel version rather than the standard plastic feel.. Whisper the one in the ad.. is that the same as your all nice and softy spongey?
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23 May 2014, 19:29
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ive got the same one as that but would like the softer feel version rather than the standard plastic feel.. Whisper the one in the ad.. is that the same as your all nice and softy spongey?
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Yep I run one of these wheels on the Whispermax and the RC
Both are spongy rather that the hard plastic
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23 May 2014, 19:34
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I may have to have a feel of your rim! Will your Doris mind?
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23 May 2014, 19:40
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I may have to have a feel of your rim! Will your Doris mind?
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You worry me at times...
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23 May 2014, 19:47
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This is what i want but at £175 squids ..VETUS KS45 Steering Wheel type KS feature stainless steel rims with a layer of semi-hard PU-foam which has an integral skin. Consequently no more cold hands with these soft-feel wheels. Spokes and cap are stainless steel. These steering wheels are absolutely resistant against all weather conditions.
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23 May 2014, 20:31
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The one I have now is a Vetus but it wasn't £175 worth. When I fitted it, it affected my compass. Very strange for plastic and stainless steel!
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25 May 2014, 18:28
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Bought a teleflex from force 4, thanks to Alex in giving me the heads up.
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