Steering wheels on Bombard 480 Explorer

[bombard]

Hi, just picked up a 2004 Bombard 480 Explorer (4.8m) Rib and looking to change the steering wheel as its grubby as hell. Forgive me if im being a bit dense but do i need to change the steering boss also? or will any one fit?

Appreciate some guidance... its about 320mm diameter

[jyasaki]

I think just about all steering systems for small boats use a standard tapered shaft with a woodruff key. As I recall, It's a 3/4" shaft with a 1"/foot taper.

Some systems may use a splined shaft, but I think that's mostly for really big vessels.

Pull the old wheel off and take a look; should be pretty straightforward (unless the wheel's stuck on there.)

jky

[bombard]

Originally Posted by jyasaki

I think just about all steering systems for small boats use a standard tapered shaft with a woodruff key. As I recall, It's a 3/4" shaft with a 1"/foot taper.

Some systems may use a splined shaft, but I think that's mostly for really big vessels.

Pull the old wheel off and take a look; should be pretty straightforward (unless the wheel's stuck on there.)

jky

Ummm its stuck ok,,,, need some force on it....

[jyasaki]

Do a search on here for steering wheel removal. There's been a couple of threads over the past few months, I think.

Gentle heat and spray freeze, lots of penetrating oil, and a jaw type bearing puller (along with judicious use of a hammer - don't screw up the threads on the shaft, though) may all help you out.

Luck;

jky