[C320-list] stiff wheel

[Fred LEcuyer]

I can only add that the folks at Edson are very helpful. If you call them, I think they'll help you through the steps to diagnose the problem.

Fred
First Light
#926

> From: wupdike at hotmail.com
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 15:39:02 -0500
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] stiff wheel
> 
> Edson recommends annual inspection of the chain, cables, sheeves, quadrant,
> etc. of the steering.  This includes lubricating the chain and moving parts;
> and, adjusting the cable tension if there is play in the wheel.  They have
> instructions on their web site for this.
> I confess I only do this about every two or three years as it is really a
> pain to open the binnacle and cover in the aft cabin, not to mention
> cramping my 70+ year old body into the bilge space to make the adjustments.
> With the recreational use we make of the boat, I've found that the cables
> generally remain tensioned from year to year.  Still, don't follow me,
> follow the manufacturers recommendation.
> It's a major issue if cables are very loose and jump off the quadrant.  
> 
> Warren & Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Sloane [mailto:southsoundbill at gmail.com] 
> Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 11:31 AM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> 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'
> 
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