Recent content by sea sea rider

Just purchased a 13 1/2" SS wheel w/turn knob from Discountmarinesupplies.com Manufactured by Seachoice. $119.95 free shipping. The part # is SCP 28481 Not having seen other manufacturers wheels up close, I couldn't compare quality, but this wheel appears to be made well and I believe it is 316 SS.

Just purchased a 13 1/2" SS wheel w/turn knob from Discountmarinesupplies.com Manufactured by Seachoice. $119.95 free shipping. The part # is SCP 28481 Not having seen other manufacturers wheels up close, I couldn't compare quality, but this wheel appears to be made well and I believe it is...

That's part of what I'm looking for, more room at the helm. Did you notice any difference in the steering?

Come spring, I'll give it a try, boats laid up for winter. Maybe find a way of mounting the suicide knob down a little on one of the spokes. Thanx for the tip.

Thanx for the feedback, I do have hydraulic steering.

I'm currently running the OEM 15 1/2" dia. steering wheel on my 1999 222 fisherman w/225 honda 4 stroke---going to changing wheels----does anyone have a feeling about changing to a 13 1/2" dia. wheel? Or, how many more revolutions would it take to turn the engine the same distance as the 15 1/2?

I'm currently running the OEM 15 1/2" dia. steering wheel on my 1999 222 fisherman w/225 honda 4 stroke---going to changing wheels----does anyone have a feeling about changing to a 13 1/2" dia. wheel? Or, how many more revolutions would it take to turn the engine the same distance as the 15 1/2?

That's interesting, I'll have to look into that SS prop with flo-tourque hub for next season possibly. Maybe I'll be able to borrow a SS prop for testing to see how much, if difference in performance over the aluminum. Thanks to all for the input!

After test today in rough seas I was pleased with the 4 blade aluminum prop. Hole shot was better, overall control framed to be better, ran 5800 rpm at WOT at 41 mph. Not sure if ant loss at top end, very windy and rough today because of Igor. Was able to get up quickly to WOT in the chop and...

Thanks, my tach has been broken, picking up a new one Thursday. I think I was running about 5,800 rpm at wot and 4,000 rpm Cruising about 30 mph. I found a local dealer that is going to work with me. Picking up a 4 blade aluminum prop 14 3/4 x 15 to test. I'm in Salem MA. Very High tides...

Running a 1999 222 Fisherman w/2003 Honda 225 4 stroke. boat has a 92 gal main fuel tank aft, 56 gal aux tank under the console. Heavy when both full or near full. Add several or more people and gear, gets pretty heavy. present prop is a 3 blade 15 1/4 x 15 aluminum. Does anyone have any...