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what size steering wheel ?
BT Whaler	#1  Posted on 01/05/13 - 6:47 PM
Member Posts: 3 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/24/08	I'm redoing my 13ft whaler, changing from tiller engine to a remote. The console is only 22" wide - so I would like to go with as small a steering wheel as possible. Will an eleven inch diameter steering wheel with a 30 hp motor using rotary steering suffice or should I go larger?
DKroger	#2  Posted on 01/05/13 - 8:17 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 79 Comments: 1 Joined: 11/01/10	I went to a 13 1/2" wheel from a 15" and it made abig difference in the amount of room for your legs looks great I think. 1980 13 Custom w/ 48 Evinrude DK
tmann45	#3  Posted on 01/06/13 - 7:02 AM
Member Posts: 196 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/18/07	I also change from the original 15" to 13" wheel on a 35hp engine. I have my engine trim pin set for neutral steering torque so the steering is always light. I would think with similar engine trim on a 30hp motor an 11" wheel would not be any problem.