My elegant solution is electrical tape (as opposed to masking tape).  Also, my 
Edson rail mount does not get as tight on the stern pulpit tubing as I would 
like, so I store the wheel inside the pulpit (just in case).

From: Eric Baumes via CnC-List 
Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2017 2:08 PM
To: cnc-list 
Cc: Eric Baumes 
Subject: Re: Stus-List Anyone need/want a really big wheel?

Hi,  

I like the idea of the Edson Rail Mount, but I have a question for anyone who 
has used one. 

How do you ensure that you don't lose the Key from the Wheelshaft?

In the winter when I take the wheel off so I can get to the back of the cockpit 
under the cover, I wrap the Wheelshaft with the key in it with masking tape.  I 
suppose I could do the same while cruising but I am wondering if anyone else 
had a more elegant solution.

Eric 
C&C 34/36 --  Big wheel and love it.



On Wed, Feb 8, 2017 at 4:28 PM, Chuck Saur via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 
wrote:

  About a year ago, I had a problem with bigger-wheel envy and I asked the 
list-perts here about a wheel I subsequently purchased on E-Bay.  It was less 
than 1/16 too small for my Edson 1" shaft and had wheel reamed at a local 
machine shop (as suggested here) to fit.  Went from a 36" to 44" wheel on my 
35-3.   

  Now the point:  Absolutely best move...other than looking "correct" to my 
eye, I agree with everyone here about the functional upgrade.  Sailing is much 
easier and more options to sit (I also removed the camel-hump).  Girlfriend 
would rather have the room afforded by the old wheel...so I really like your 
link to the Edson rail-mounted storage clamp.  Thanks. 





  Chuck Saur 

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