Bob and others, I did the same as Bob -- bought a 300 ft spool of Paracord, navy blue to match canvas, and French whipped the entire wheel in one sitting. Added a Turks head knot at the top. Took me 6 hours on a windless afternoon, cost me some blisters, and a sunburn. But it was worth it. That was 5 years ago and it still looks fresh. I decided on this afternoon discovering the high price of leather. My boat budget had higher priorities! Jeff Laman 81 C&C34 Harmony Ludington Michigan
Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ From: Bob Mann via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Friday, December 2, 2022 12:26:29 AM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Bob Mann <sailrm...@comcast.net> Subject: Stus-List Re: Leather wheel cover You should also consider covering it yourself, like this: Dress Up the Steering Wheel - Good Old Boat<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoodoldboat.com%2Fdress-up-the-steering-wheel%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7C9b077f8e44e34cc0e30f08dad425dae4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638055556297034816%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=GWKyhaRUnJCsv4FeWIyQIzm%2BwTeZmOFqx0QZv%2B5wKww%3D&reserved=0> I bought a 1000' spool of round braided polyester to do mine, learned how to tie the turks-head and other knots, and did it as a winter project about 3 years ago. No signs yet of wear and I use the boat 50 times a year on great lakes. As I recall, the spool cost under $100 and it took me about 2 hours per section for each of the 8 sections and another 2 hours for each of the covering knots. I estimate I used less than 300' on my 36" wheel. Bob Mann Mystic Detroit On 12/01/2022 2:07 PM Charlie Nelson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: For about the same cost, you might consider shipping the wheel off to have it coated in a tough plastic material--forgot the name its been so long! It was a PITA shipping the wheel (UPS did it without insisting it be in a box) and it is not as traditional as leather but it will never wear out--mine is going strong after at least 15 years. I had it covered in the same color as the hull. Charlie Nelson Water Phantom 1995 C&C 36 XL/kcb New Bern, NC -----Original Message----- From: David Risch via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: David Risch <davidrisc...@msn.com> Sent: Thu, Dec 1, 2022 1:00 pm Subject: Stus-List Re: Leather wheel cover Don’t forget the double sided tape to keep cover aligned. I did and it is a bit of a pain… From: John Read via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2022 7:31 AM To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: 'CHARLES SCHEAFFER' <cscheaf...@comcast.net>; John Read <johnprea...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: Leather wheel cover Another thought used by my father back in the day was to get two automobile steering wheel covers each ½ the circumference of the boat wheel, cut each then glue together, use provided plastic “thread”. Worked well and not expensive. As I recall they lasted quite a few years . John Read Legacy III 1982 C&C 34 Noank, CT From: John Read via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2022 9:46 PM To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Cc: 'CHARLES SCHEAFFER' <cscheaf...@comcast.net<mailto:cscheaf...@comcast.net>>; John Read <johnprea...@gmail.com<mailto:johnprea...@gmail.com>> Subject: Stus-List Re: Leather wheel cover HI Chuck Installed the Edson version on my 40” wheel about 20 years ago. Held up well and finally deteriorated so replaced last year with Edson. I believe theirs is elk hide?? Very satisfying winter indoor project John Read Legacy III 1982 C&C 34 Noank, CT From: CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2022 7:02 PM To: CNC boat owners, cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Cc: CHARLES SCHEAFFER <cscheaf...@comcast.net<mailto:cscheaf...@comcast.net>> Subject: Stus-List Leather wheel cover Anybody replace their leather wheel cover lately? I'm thinking of asking for a leather kit for my 52" wheel for Chistmas. The Edson price is $380 and Defender offers a discount but thy are out of stock. Boatleather.com wants $300. More if I add a foam liner. Are there better sources? Chuck Scheaffer, Resolute 1989 C&C 34R, Annapolis, Md Don't forget to show your appreciation and help pay the bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.me%2Fstumurray&data=05%7C01%7C%7C9b077f8e44e34cc0e30f08dad425dae4%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638055556297034816%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MN5qF7D8sOWcLBtuqRbf6J%2BHWmtkIw%2B%2BkCrAZntShOA%3D&reserved=0> Thanks for your help. Charlie Nelson Don't forget to show your appreciation and help pay the bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Robert Mann
Don't forget to show your appreciation and help pay the bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help.
