Replacement Steering Wheel Choices

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• rkinross Member Posts: 177 ✭✭

  November 2017

  Here is a good youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQm5ZGlz5jw on how to change a steering wheel.    From what I understand the taper is standard for most wheels 3/4 https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/108265-standard-size-hole-steering-wheel.html.
  
  
  

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• gack Member Posts: 315 ✭✭✭

  November 2017

  Changed my steering wheel on my 270FV with one I picked up on the Rinker parts site.  The problem I had is that the hub on my original wheel was keyed and the new one was not so I had to keep use the original hub with the new steering wheel.  Luckily the six screw hole pattern matched up however I needed this to remove a couple of screws that were corroded:
  
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NGTLM40/ref=asc_df_B01NGTLM405274820/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=395033&creativeASIN=B01NGTLM40&linkCode=df0&hvadid=198092200243&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7094962438564342585&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004510&hvtargid=pla-318198613386
  
  

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• raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,519 admin

  November 2017

  @gack do you have a picture of your new steering wheel? 

  2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org     raybo3@live.com

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• gack Member Posts: 315 ✭✭✭

  November 2017

  @raybo3- here's the wheel I purchased (before and after I vinyl wrapped the carbon fiber trim to match my dash).  As you can see the steering wheel hub is not keyed and I had to remove and replace it with the hub on my old wheel.  Sorry, don't have a pic of it installed.
  

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• raybo3 Administrator Posts: 5,519 admin

  November 2017

  Thanks gack for the pictures. When I e-mailed Rinker they told me it would not fit my boat......

  2002 342 Fiesta Vee PC Point Of Pines YC Revere MA. popyc.org     raybo3@live.com

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• gack Member Posts: 315 ✭✭✭

  November 2017

  Probably just need to use the existing hub like I did.
  

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• R_DAZE_OFF Member Posts: 7 ✭

  January 2018

  I found a new steering wheel on ebay just looked for the correct six screw pattern that way you leave the hub the same and just remove the six allen screws to change the wheel. 

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• Barion Confirm Email, Member Posts: 2 ✭

  February 18 edited April 18

  Upgrading to a wood-trimmed steering wheel like the Burl Polished Rinker (part number 232430) is a great way to enhance the look and feel of your 2009 226 BR. Many boat owners prefer wood-trimmed wheels for their classic and premium aesthetic, as well as their comfortable grip.

  Before purchasing, it's important to confirm the taper size of your current steering shaft to ensure compatibility. Whether your boat uses a mechanical or hydraulic steering system, most marine steering wheels are designed for a standard 3/4" taper with a keyway. Still, it's always best to double-check with your boat’s manual or measure the existing wheel hub.

  If anyone on the forum has installed this specific Rinker wheel, their insights on fitment and overall feel would be valuable. Let us know how the upgrade goes!

  Post edited by Barion on April 18

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