40" wheel

Re: 40" wheel

feeds@yuku.com (melelana) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:00:36 GMT

Thanks Garry, Ron.

Hauled Melalana today for a bottom paint. It does look like the 48 will fit. Just need to add it to my wish list.

Re: 40" wheel

feeds@yuku.com (captnron) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:05:02 GMT

Larry,
I added a 48" wheel to a Mk 1. Do not have a grate but I think it would clear a grate, however, I had to turn the offset stainless 1" tube top to bottom to allow access for the wheel to clear this tube. To achieve this I had to cut and re-solder the wiring harness inside the fibreglass instrument module.

Ron
#224 - 3 cabin, fin, new rudder

Re: 40" wheel

feeds@yuku.com (garrywillis) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:13:32 GMT

The 48" wheel fits just fine and I don't have grates in the cockpit nor does it interfere with the pedestal leg. I have about a 2" to 3" clearance off the cockpit sole (I'll have to measure for exact). Edson also makes another style of wheel which is not perfectly round but kind of squared off that you put to one side or another for easy access.

http://www.edsonmarine.com/newproducts/accesswheel.php

Re: 40" wheel

feeds@yuku.com (jerrygagerman) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:53:56 GMT

I purchased the folding wheel two years ago at Strictly Sail in Chicago. Couldn't be happier.

Jerry Gagerman
Mk I C42 #431
Current Sea

Re: 40" wheel

feeds@yuku.com (Sandy Golden) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:01:21 GMT

We have the folding wheel. It came with new boat purchase. We love it and think it well worth it.Only takes seconds to fold or unfold. When unfolded, it is as solid as a non folding wheel. When folded, its simply not in the way. Since its wrapped, I don't have to wear gloves to keep fingers warm.

Sandy
Sweet Angel
Hull 974

Re: 40" wheel

feeds@yuku.com (sailordan2) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 19:44:26 GMT

Has any else had good/bad experience with the folding wheels?

Re: 40" wheel

feeds@yuku.com (melelana) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:16:15 GMT

garrywillis wrote:
Jon,
Along Gene's line of thinking.....most folks want to go to a larger wheel (we have a 48" wheel) to enable sitting on the side while driving but in your case you want to go smaller for ease of access.

Gary,

Any pictures with your 48" wheel. I'd love to have one, but don't think there's clearance on Melelana, especially with a cockpit grate...

Re: 40" wheel

feeds@yuku.com (tomca) — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:44:36 GMT

Garry,
Quick question. Did you have to modify anything on the pedestal to fit the 48" wheel. If I remember correctly when I measured I found only to have room to fit a 44" wheel due to interference with the lower leg of the pedestal right under the gauge housing. I would love to have the 48" wheel so I can sit on the rail and steer. Thanks

Re: 40" wheel

feeds@yuku.com (pwinterfeld) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:58:59 GMT

As we get older its difficult to move around - I am in that position- I bought the easy to remove knurled knob from Edson and lash the wheel to the dodger support with dock line - no need to spend money for the fancy wheel holder from Edson. However that does not solve the problem while underway - C'est la Vie - under sail is easy to steer and I imagine that a smaller wheel would work fine - but under power - it takes some effort. Why not borrow a wheel from someone on your dock and try...

Re: 40" wheel

feeds@yuku.com (Doug Boyd) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:56:08 GMT

Greetings all,

For what it may be worth, we've had great success simply lashing our wheel to the vertical radar pylon at our stbd transom while anchored or moored. Costly, as the two foot length of line is valued at about six cents . . . we tried it prior to investing in a pricey stanchion-mounted shaft with elegant knurled knob . . . and never found it reasonable to upgrade.

Cheers,

Doug and Peggy

Re: 40" wheel

feeds@yuku.com (garrywillis) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:09:35 GMT

Jon,
Along Gene's line of thinking.....most folks want to go to a larger wheel (we have a 48" wheel) to enable sitting on the side while driving but in your case you want to go smaller for ease of access. Edson makes a 32" and a 36" wheel. They also make a wheel holder that allows you to remove your wheel and place it on this holder which attaches to one of your stanchions. Many folks do this and it is quick and easy. If you don't get the feel of the smaller wheel...

Re: 40" wheel

feeds@yuku.com (yorkrose) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:57:49 GMT

The wheel size is selected mainly to accommodate those who want to sit on the side while sailing. The wheel on the C42 is not really big enough for that, but it looks sort of sailboat-y in any case. Our previous boat, a C400, had twin 32 inch wheels. The overall boat size and weight were very similar to the C42. The gear ratio for the steering seemed about the same. The 32 inch wheels worked just fine.

For a quick test, try steering while moving your hand(s) inward along the spokes....

40" wheel

feeds@yuku.com (vela42) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:35:28 GMT

Has anyone reduced the size of the wheel at their helm? Mine is 40" currently but i was thinking of something smaller (36-32) so I can maneuver around it easier. I have a MK1 with the upgraded rudder. I understand I will loose the mechanical advantage the smaller I go. Also, If anyone knows where i can find one to try before the purchase I purchase one that would be great.

Thanks,
Jon