steering wheel replacement for Horizon 180 rs

Toddely · **Posted:** Sat Jul 20, 2013 8:10 pm

Hey guys I was wondering if anyone knows of a good steering wheel replacement for our boat. Mine has starting getting a spotty fungus under the coating on it and I wanted to get it replaced. If I get a new wheel do we need an adapter kit? Thanks again

jfair · **Posted:** Sat Jul 20, 2013 11:56 pm

While we are waiting for someone who is familiar with the Horizon, there are a few ways that steering wheels may be attached.
If you have a six bolt pattern you should be able to order a similar wheel and attach it to the existing adapter.

Five-bolt patterns are available and the 3/4 inch tapered shaft is very common. I have a six bolt wheel on my Vista but I believe some model years have a tapered shaft. If your wheel is sitting on a tapered shaft you will have a large centre nut holding the wheel on. After the nut is off you might need a puller to release the wheel.

Graham R · **Posted:** Sun Jul 21, 2013 4:38 am

Some original wheels have an integral hub, usually with the taper. Many aftermarket boat wheels have this arrangement.
Some original wheels have the 6 bolt pattern attachment to a separate hub .
Some of those hubs have the taper fitting (e.g. like on my 1999 Sundowner), some are splined like on my 2004 Sundowner.

If you search for a topic called "Ric's mods", he details the wheel change he made on his Horizon.

chrisvs · **Posted:** Sun Jul 21, 2013 7:23 am

You will only need an adapter kit if the wheel you are getting requires it. Pull your steering wheel out first to identify the one you have then you can begin your search for the style of wheel that you like. The sky's the limit for choices out there...

Here is the "Rick's Mods" thread that Graham mentioned...

http://www.smwebhead.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=8691&hilit=rick%27s+mods&start=15

deafwish · **Posted:** Sun Jul 21, 2013 11:42 pm

You will need a Nardi style PCD, not a MOMO PCD wheel.

ric · **Posted:** Sun Jul 21, 2013 11:49 pm

There's a link to the thread in my signature. I've done a many things to an H180 and documented it. Takes literally 2 minutes to change the steering wheel.

Toddely · **Posted:** Mon Jul 22, 2013 10:05 am

awsome, now i just need to find what i like, the ummmm admiral wants it to match the boat, but me being the captain wants a sweet looking wheel. Were at a stale mate. she however doesnt like the factory wheel. I will get back with you on the winner. lol :lol:

ric · **Posted:** Mon Jul 22, 2013 10:32 am

I was quite happy with how my H180 turned out. Didn't have that much invested.

Before:

After:

Jdpber · **Posted:** Tue Jul 23, 2013 8:03 am

do you have any links to the FW wheel that you installed...

Toddely · **Posted:** Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:19 am

I believe that question is directed to Ric, I do know that Grant carries the wheel and the center cap you can get from Four Winns dealer, parts.

ric · **Posted:** Tue Jul 23, 2013 12:17 pm

Right. Grant wheel, Four Winns factory horn sticker.

deafwish · **Posted:** Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:34 pm

I bought a SAAS retro polyurethane sports wheel.

www.iFourWinns.com

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