http://www.edsonmarine.com/faq/#q10

Q10: I would like a larger/smaller steering wheel, will it effect my
steering system?
A10: In most cases, moving up or down in wheel size a few inches will have
little effect. However, you should not go much smaller than 2-4 inches in
diameter than the originally specified wheel size or the effort required to
turn the wheel may be excessive. Moving up in size is not as critical, but
you may have less feel, as less effort is required to turn the wheel. The
best way to determine if another size of wheel would work for your boat is
to borrow a wheel of the size you would like from a friend at your marina or
yacht club for a day and try it out in varying conditions and circumstances.

Moving up in size is not as critical, but
you may have less feel, as less effort is required to turn the wheel.



Still don't get the whole "sailing" thing do ya? The size of the wheel
on a boat like a 35s5 is about reach, not feel. Even our surveyor on
the sea trial commented on the excellent feel of the steering system.
It's better than a big wheel and cheapo Edson cables.

RB
35s5
NY

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
Moving up in size is not as critical, but
you may have less feel, as less effort is required to turn the wheel.



Still don't get the whole "sailing" thing do ya? The size of the wheel
on a boat like a 35s5 is about reach, not feel. Even our surveyor on
the sea trial commented on the excellent feel of the steering system.
It's better than a big wheel and cheapo Edson cables.

I get it perfectly. He commented on the feel of the steering, not how well
the forces on the rudder are transmitted to the steering wheel.
In fact, you couldn't even tell when your rudder stalls by "feel" through
that steering system.

What would you expect to "feel" when the rudder does stall?

hmmmm?

I love my cable steering!

Amen!




RB
35s5
NY

Moving up in size is not as critical, but
you may have less feel, as less effort is required to turn the wheel.



The size of the wheel is for reach, not feel. Good lord, man. That said
the Whitlock steering on the 35s5 was fantastic. Even my surveyor
commented on the feedback during the sea trial. It's quite a
difference.


RB
35s5
NY

Rack and pinion does have good feedback. I'm glad your surveyor pointed it
out to you.

Amen!


"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
oups.com...
Moving up in size is not as critical, but
you may have less feel, as less effort is required to turn the wheel.



The size of the wheel is for reach, not feel. Good lord, man. That said
the Whitlock steering on the 35s5 was fantastic. Even my surveyor
commented on the feedback during the sea trial. It's quite a
difference.


RB
35s5
NY

Moving up in size is not as critical, but
you may have less feel, as less effort is required to turn the wheel.



Still don't get the whole "sailing" thing do ya? The size of the wheel
on a boat like a 35s5 is about reach, not feel. Even our surveyor on
the sea trial commented on the excellent feel of the steering system.
It's better than a big wheel and cheapo Edson cables.

RB
35s5
NY

Nutsy,

The Edson cable system requires a simple take up to remove slack; Tell
"Oh Wheel of Wisdom" how the slack is removed from the "R&P System?"
How do you stop gear wear at moorage? R&P steering;----BLAH:^(



http://community.webtv.net/tassail/ThomPage

Thom Stewart wrote:
Nutsy,

The Edson cable system requires a simple take up to remove slack; Tell
"Oh Wheel of Wisdom" how the slack is removed from the "R&P System?"
How do you stop gear wear at moorage? R&P steering;----BLAH:^(



http://community.webtv.net/tassail/ThomPage

Oriole has had R&P for 85 years, no slack!

Moving up in size is not as critical, but
you may have less feel, as less effort is required to turn the wheel.



Still don't get the whole "sailing" thing do ya? The size of the wheel
on a boat like a 35s5 is about reach, not feel. Even our surveyor on
the sea trial commented on the excellent feel of the steering system.
It's better than a big wheel and cheapo Edson cables.

RB
35s5
NY

Moving up in size is not as critical, but
you may have less feel, as less effort is required to turn the wheel.



Still don't get the whole "sailing" thing do ya? The size of the wheel
on a boat like a 35s5 is about reach, not feel. Even our surveyor on
the sea trial commented on the excellent feel of the steering system.
It's better than a big wheel and cheapo Edson cables.

RB
35s5
NY