[C320-list] stiff wheel

[Jack McDonough]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Sloane" <southsoundbill at gmail.com>
To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 11:30 AM
Subject: [C320-list] stiff wheel


>I took 'Endless Summer' out for a sail yesterday. The temperature was 30
> degrees in the morning, but sunny. There was ice on the deck and seats, 
> but
> after we got out, the ice melted away. The steering wheel felt like it had
> the brake on. I checked that. It was off. The wheel turns but with much
> more force needed than normal.
>
> Is this because of the temperature?  I am not sure how the wheel moves the
> rubber. Is it mechanical or hydraulic?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bill Sloane
> Olympia, Washington
> C-320 No. 554 'Endless Summer'