Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

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

Posted by Super Sporter on 02/12/14 - 4:31 PM

I have a 1986 13 super sport that I am restoring. The steering bezel is just a round plastic piece.
It does not look like the one in the parts manual I got from Whaler.

Anyone know if these are available anywhere?

Posted by Tom W Clark on 02/12/14 - 4:48 PM

The steering bezel is entirely dependent on the steering system used. What steering system do you have in your boat?

The original steering was a mechanical system by Teleflex. The bezel looks like this:

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/..._436804_-1

Posted by Super Sporter on 02/12/14 - 5:46 PM

I just got the boat. It has a 2012 Merc 40 hp 4 stroke efi. I haven't looked to see what it is, rack or rotary.
It has a single starboard cable
The pic you sent does look similar to the one I have. The steering wheel is a 6 spoke destroyer type.

Posted by Super Sporter on 02/12/14 - 5:55 PM

The reason I am asking is that I can see where a larger diameter bezel appears have been there.

Posted by Tom W Clark on 02/12/14 - 5:55 PM

I wouldn't worry about it.

Posted by Super Sporter on 02/12/14 - 6:32 PM

Thx. Trying to keep things as close to OEM as is possible. Worried I am getting too obsessed.

Posted by gchuba on 02/12/14 - 6:33 PM

Welcome to the club.
gchuba

Posted by greenshoe on 02/13/14 - 10:01 AM

Hi, i have benzal i cannge my steering and the new unit came with steering pakage you are welcome to it pay shipping its yours psmithstan@aol.com

Posted by Super Sporter on 02/15/14 - 5:56 AM

I might be interested. Is it the Teleflex one Tom W Clark sent link to? What is bezel diameter?
thx

Posted by fishrswim on 02/15/14 - 12:51 PM

#10

My bezel is a black plastic with Whaler logo. I think it looks kinda cheap so I am thinking of making a teak replacement. I have some teak laying around from when I had a big boat and need to put it to work. Also I like the look of oiled teak over plastic anytime.

Posted by greenshoe on 02/15/14 - 2:21 PM

#11

The bezel is the one that came with the boat, a 1981 Montauk, and looks like it is made of aluminum. The width is 4-1/2, height is 1-3/4, with two bolts coming out of the back to attach to dash there are three holes that bolts go through to attach to the steering unit.

Edited by Tom W Clark on 02/16/14 - 8:30 AM