Just purchased Lewmar folding wheel for my C36 Mk 1 and would like to hear any suggestions regarding adapting the autopilot ring to be able to attach to the spokes. Thanks, Bill J;)
Just purchased Lewmar folding wheel for my C36 Mk 1 and would like to hear any suggestions regarding adapting the autopilot ring to be able to attach to the spokes. Thanks, Bill J;)
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Bill,
If I rememer correctly, there are 2 issues with the new wheel: 1. the wheel is dished and 2. the spokes are a larger diameter (and tapered).
Do you have a ST4000 autopilot? If so, contact Dan at
[email]c250@mydurango.net[/email] He is a terrific resource for replacement and spare parts (and at great prices). I ordered 2 sizes of brackets...one size fit perfectly and I retuned the size that didn' fit. By the way, I didn't need to use shims.
Hope this helps.
Stephen Kruse
Kruse Control #1428
1995 C-36 MKII SR/WK
Lake Lanier, Ga.
Bill, If you have a st4000, first you have to get a round file and enlarge the brackets to fit the larger spokes. Second, go to your local ace hardware store and purchase some flat, 1/8 "thick by 5/8 dia fawcet washers and place two between each U bracket and where they screw in. I bet if you did a search for Lewmar folding wheel you would get the same answer.
Jack F Stewart
1993 C36 #1233 "Windancer"
Port Clinton, OH
Thanks for the helpful replies Jack and Stephen. I used the filing and faucet washer trick plus bought 1/4" longer bolts. Works great. I do have the ST4000 autopilot and found a couple of the brackets had small splits so I'm glad to get the info on where to order new ones.
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Bill Jackson
1992 C36 #1156 "CHANCES ARE"
Vermilion, OH