wheel steering
wheel steering
I have seen some 26ers with wheel steering but none with an outboard. Question: if I should get wheel steering, do I have to give up my outboard ? The reason I ask is many of our yacht club members wait weeks and weeks for parts for their inboards, while if I have a mechanical problem, I just take the Mercury Outboard to the dealer. Also does anyone know a source for used wheel steering systems and are they impossibly difficult for the novice to install ? Russell on Javelin
Russell,
No problem using an outboard with wheel steering. If a local guy and NYCSailor both decide against it, I'll drop you a line. I'll be gone sailing (and getting back and forth, etc) Oct 8-26, so likely after that.
Installation shouldn't be that tough, based on how easy it was to remove. There are some Edson directions available for download somewhere, IIRC.
No problem using an outboard with wheel steering. If a local guy and NYCSailor both decide against it, I'll drop you a line. I'll be gone sailing (and getting back and forth, etc) Oct 8-26, so likely after that.
Installation shouldn't be that tough, based on how easy it was to remove. There are some Edson directions available for download somewhere, IIRC.
Jeff
s/v Windward
1978 C-26 #481
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s/v Windward
1978 C-26 #481
http://www.lizards.net
http://www.sv-windward.com
http://www.chryslersailing.com
Yes you can get the wheel system from Edson marine
http://www.edsonmarine.com I have one on my 1980 C-26
http://www.edsonmarine.com I have one on my 1980 C-26
Catch the wind and ride the wave, Have fun
Lyle
1980 C-26 #1100
S/V My Getaway
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Lyle
1980 C-26 #1100
S/V My Getaway
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34432376@N06/