Raise steering wheel

chorscroft · 10 July 2008, 15:59

All the various parts for my refurb have arrived, but I have encountered an issue. The place where I want the jockey to go means that you can't fit the seat cushion on, because the steering wheel is too low.
My questions are:
1. How do I remove the steering assembly from the console (if I turn the nuts on the back the whole bolt turns)
2. Can anyone think of a clever way to raise the steering wheel upwards?

Regards

Conor

martini · 10 July 2008, 16:34

Is it Seastar? The studs must be loose but either way it should un-bolt. Trouble you'll be left with a big hole to fill if you move it.

Another option is to fit a wedge which is available to angle your wheel up a bit. Also you could look for a smaller wheel but even doing both these things may not give you enough room.

chorscroft · 10 July 2008, 16:50

I have taken two screws out of the black casing beneath the wheel, but I don' think it removes, without the wheel being removed. Do I have to hold the bolts with a pair of pliers, or vice grips while I remove the nuts? Is there no way to hold the head of the bolts?

I was thinking about making a wedge. Any thoughts on what the best way to do this would be?

Regards

Conor

Dirk Diggler · 10 July 2008, 16:54

You need to purchase a "HA 5419" 20 degree mount from your local Seastar agent

chorscroft · 10 July 2008, 17:45

Does that kit mount in the hole that will have been left by my wheel and steering unit or do additional holes need to be cut?

Regards

Conor

Also any more info on how to remove the wheel and helm from the console would be appreciated.

chorscroft · 10 July 2008, 17:51

Also, I can't find where to order it from. Can anyone give me the website of someone who would stock it.

Regards

Conor

Cookee · 11 July 2008, 11:11

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Originally Posted by chorscroft

Also, I can't find where to order it from. Can anyone give me the website of someone who would stock it.

Regards

Conor

Hypro marine

Chris · 11 July 2008, 21:05

What about moving the steering up to the hole where you have an instrument mounted above it?

jyasaki · 12 July 2008, 08:44

Seastar? As in hydraulic? They make a tilt helm.

http://www.foreandaftmarine.com/1-HH5741.htm

The wedge kit is about 1/10th the price, though.

jky