[alberg30] Wheel Steering

[bnewman at netcom.ca]

From: bnewman at netcom.ca

I have Edson Wheel steering on my Alberg 30 #233 and it is no problem at 
all.  It is mounted at the forward end of the cockpit about 10" from the 
bridge deck.  The sheet winches are therefore accessible.  I don't believe 
there is enough room under the cockpit sole to accommodate the steering gear 
if the wheel would by mounted aft.  Even if this could be accomplished it 
would make access to the sheet winches difficult from the steering position. 
If the wheel is no larger than about 22" diameter you can pass by it without 
climbing over the cockpit seats unless you are extremely large.  I also have 
a large wheel 32" which fits and is nice to steer with  buts blocks access 
to the bridge deck and companionway without climbing over the seats.  
Therefore I hardly ever use it.  In fact if anyone would like to buy it, it 
is for sale.  The Alberg certainly does not need the purchase of a wheel any 
larger than 22".  Room in the cockpit when not underway can be easily 
maximized by simply undoing the wheel nut by hand and pulling off the wheel.  
You should rig up some convenient way of stowing the unmounted wheel at the 
rail.

Bill Newman


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