Three spoke SS steering wheels
 

Thinking about replacing the original 15" destroyer steering wheel with a 13 1/2" three spoke ss steering wheel with knob. Have Schmitt & GEM in my sights, any comparison between the two & other brands I should be looking @ would be appreciated.

Look at Edson as well.

Nice but a little too rich for me !

This is what many have used thus far..I plan on going with this down the road

THIS ONE FOR SEASTAR/BAYSTAR
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-St...286bcf&vxp=mtr


IF YOU HAVE TELEFLEX TYPE STEERING
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stainless-St...afa5cc&vxp=mtr

-Fred

I have the Schmitt on my Flats Skiff and the Gem on my SeaCraft. The 3rd picture was the older wheel that was aluminum. I constructed the suicide knob from the handle of an old International Reel. Worked great.

Showoff!!.....:D;)

Not sure what brand it is but i got it for only 80 bucks....

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...7/49c25e69.jpg
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o...7/c8e61ecc.jpg

Sea Choice is another one...and Edson is no longer making them

I had the $80 one on my 23 sf an Edson on my 20 sf and some fancy Italian jobber on my 25 seafari. The Edson cost the most but it helped me steer the boat better. :)

strick

Strick..wow!!!!!!!!!!
Here is a picture of a poor man's console...I'm planning on going with the GEM 13" or so down the road...15" a little too big..of course pending funds
WHERE ARE YOU GUYS GETTING THE GEM for $85 +- bucks to include shipping?
The original poster and I would like to know...as well as others too!!!!
-Fred

He just likes the best of life as we have learned. Yum. You should see the side plate shower cover in person.

Sweet.

I love how everyone has their own path to perfection. Be it splatter or highly polished.

I think Fl. Sportsman called it One Man`s Dream Boat. Gal`s too. Octomom, not so much.

Cheers,
GFS

Will these smaller 13.5" wheels steer a boat with mechanical steering efficiently or are they designed for hydraulic ? I notice my 15" wheel is hard to turn @ slow speed & I'm thinking a smaller wheel would require even more effort.

ok thats just a disgusting display of craftsmanship! unless you plan on building one for me than stop it. or at least show me how i can do it. :)

Hey Fred, Is that a Gen 2 HDS 5 you have on your console ? I'm considering purchasing one & was wondering If it would fit & be flush mounted on the dash panel of the 18'

Did anyone answer this? I am curious as I would like to down size too and I currently have cable steering. I hope to do it and get a new control box. I just never thought of the difference in the effort to turn the motor. Currently my steering feels like its hydraulic it is so smooth... But that is not do to me that is the way the set up came from the PO. I have done very little to the helm.

check on ebay for gemlux wheels. i have the 3 spoke with the nut buster knob. if i remember correctly it retails for 275 ish. i got it for 93 with shipping.