Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: steering wheels

Posted by John Avallone on 01/28/14 - 3:20 PM
#1

I have a 1978 Montauk and i am looking for a vintage wheel . Any thoughts? Thanks.

(moderator note: fixed typo in Montauk)

Edited by Joe Kriz on 02/13/14 - 1:12 PM

Posted by huckelberry145 on 01/28/14 - 3:27 PM
#2

There is one for sale on Charleston S.C. Craigslist now.

Posted by Tom W Clark on 01/28/14 - 6:33 PM
#3

Why not just provide the URL of the craigslist ad?

Posted by Tom W Clark on 01/28/14 - 6:36 PM
#4

In 1978 the Montauk would have had a five spoke Destroyer style wheel, 15"-16" in diameter with 20-25 degrees of dish. Cross section of the rim was slightly elliptical and the wheel had a teak center cap.

I believe a company known as Atlantic was the vendor Whaler used back then but I can find no trace of them now.

Posted by SeaLevel on 01/29/14 - 4:06 AM
#5

Where in Pennsylvania are you located? I have a destroyer wheel I might be willing to let go of.

Posted by Super Sporter on 02/12/14 - 4:37 PM
#6

Schmitt sells a 5 and 6 spoke destroyer wheel 15.5" I believe. They also have different diameters.
Their website is Schmittongaromarine.com

Posted by Finnegan on 02/12/14 - 5:10 PM
#7

Here is a photo of the original Whaler 5-spoke wheel, and teak center cap, that came on my 1979 Montauk. The 1978 wheel and console would have been identical.

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/lgolt...8062026277

Posted by The revenge on 02/12/14 - 6:49 PM
#8

Reasonably priced.
Here's the craiglist add:

http://charleston.craigslist.org/boa/4286152021.html

Edited by The revenge on 02/12/14 - 6:50 PM

Posted by carter samford on 02/13/14 - 12:54 PM
#9

There is one on Ebay now for 60 bucks.
Looks nice and has the original wood center cap.