228 steering wheel issue

[bayrat]

I am just an average size guy but I find it extremely cramped behind the wheel when standing. I have tilt steering and no matter how I adjust it I'm still cramped. I have a power knob but dont have it mounted because I cant make a full revolution without maiming myself. Only options I can think of are going to a flush mount helm or maybe a smaller wheel. Anyone been down this road?

 

[seasick]

I am just an average size guy but I find it extremely cramped behind the wheel when standing. I have tilt steering and no matter how I adjust it I'm still cramped. I have a power knob but dont have it mounted because I cant make a full revolution without maiming myself. Only options I can think of are going to a flush mount helm or maybe a smaller wheel. Anyone been down this road?

have you moved the seat back?

 

[bayrat]

Yes...all the way and thats not the problem. Thinking that if I put a different wheel (flat and not as deep ) I could pick up 3 or 4 inches and that would do it. I think its a lot cheaper than switching helms. Any other thoughts appreciated.

 

[BobP]

Flat dish will work, and yes a lot cheaper than new helm.

Dish is measured in Deg.

If that doesn't work, new helm and flat dish wheel together.

 

[bayrat]

Yes, I saw most advertised at 22 degrees...not sure what mine is but will try and compare as I think it's deeper. I also see diameters of 15 1/2 and 13 1/2. I haven't measured mine yet but maybe I can pick up another 2" there. I just cant imagine that anyone else hasn't found it extremely tight. Maybe its all because of the tilt helm. I bought the boat used and that was the previous owner's setup. Thanks for the reply.

 

[Tucker]

Had the same problem with both my Grady's. Got rid of the destroyer wheel and got one of the 13-1/2" jobs for $160. Made a world of difference.

 

[bayrat]

Good to hear..thanks. Did you also get a flat wheel as opposed to a dished wheel or just go down in diameter?