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Steering Wheel Dia. August 14 2009 at 9:19 PM		Steve (no login)

I have an "almost Commander" (23CC Lancer) and I wondering if anyone would know the size of the original helm wheel. The present one is 18" in dia. and I don't think it is stock size.I think that an available 13.5" dia. would be a better fit. My better half says that I don't need any more knots on my head. (Intimate contact with said wheel while working under dash). Thanks. Steve Former steward of FXA 38-4049

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Paul
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Aluminum Detmar is 16"

August 14 2009, 9:41 PM

This is the now "infamous" DetMar (Detroit Marine) cast aluminum wheel that came on many Lancer and the 23 Commanders, and many other boats like my 1966 Sea Skiff, and many helm stations on Commanders too. It's a 16" wheel.

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Paul

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John Kloka
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Original wheel...

August 15 2009, 10:16 PM

If I am not mistaken, that is the original wheel for that year model of that boat...

John Kloka

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James Brunette
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Re: Original wheel...

August 16 2009, 7:52 PM

John, I believe you are correct.

JB

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