Steering Wheel Change

[jshaff]

I would love an Isotta Zulag, but i am not really looking to spend >$200 on a wheel. Has anyone ever heard of or have any opinions of Grant? They have a good looking wheel for a reasonable price.

I believe below wheel will fit in replacement of the stock Malibu one but i just wanted to check.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Grant/470/457-1/10002/-1

Any feedback would be great!

[DIE2SURF]

I've used Grant steering wheels on 3 vehicles for more than 15 years. I really like them for the $. not sure if they have a marine option though.

EDIT: Marine: http://www.grantproducts.com/products/browse/steering-wheels/marine/

Edited January 12, 2015 by DIE2SURF

[jshaff]

Yup, the above one is actually the Marine Version the of the 457. I have not ever replaced a wheel before and I want to get the opinion of someone who might understand the measurements a bit better as to whether or not this would be a straight swap for the stock one.

[oldjeep]

Which steering wheel do you currently have.

Does it use a 6 bolt hub adapter to the keyed steering helm?

If it uses a 6 bolt adapter then it will work. Earlier wheels used a nardini 6 bolt pattern, but yours should have the more common one that grant/issotta use

[jshaff]

Which steering wheel do you currently have.

Does it use a 6 bolt hub adapter to the keyed steering helm?

If it uses a 6 bolt adapter then it will work. Earlier wheels used a nardini 6 bolt pattern, but yours should have the more common one that grant/issotta use

The boats a 2006 I believe its the 6 bolt adapter but ill toss a picture in and hopefully someone can confirm.

[oldjeep]

The boats a 2006 I believe its the 6 bolt adapter but ill toss a picture in and hopefully someone can confirm.

wheel.jpg

If that is your steering wheel - it might not be the right adapter, looks like a Nardini wheel to me. Measure center to center on 2 bolts that are straight across from each other.

2.75" = Almost everyone

2.875 = Nardi

Edited January 12, 2015 by oldjeep

[jshaff]

Ok, my boat is stored elsewhere right now what are the dimensions of a standard 6 bolt vs a nardini. If it is the nardini what are my options for getting a more standard adapter on there?

[oldjeep]

Ok, my boat is stored elsewhere right now what are the dimensions of a standard 6 bolt vs a nardini. If it is the nardini what are my options for getting a more standard adapter on there?

2.75 - almost everyone

2.875 - Nardi

You can buy thin pattern adapters on ebay for $20, or just replace the whole adapter hub.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/StreetRays-Originals-Steering-Wheel-Hub-Adapter-Spacer-1-2-inch-BLACK-/400789158197?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d50e53935&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marine-Boat-Steering-Wheel-Hub-Adapter-Keyed-for-MOMO-NARDI-NRG-SPARCO-OMP-/121107607130?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item1c32936e5a&vxp=mtr

[jshaff]

2.75 - almost everyone

2.875 - Nardi

Is this on center?

[oldjeep]

Is this on center?

Yup center to center across the center of the wheel.

[jshaff]

Thanks for the help!

pretty sure this is the wheel currently on the boat

Edit: Greatlakes link did not work

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/141079800321?lpid=82&chn=ps

Edited January 12, 2015 by jshaff

[Rustyj41]

Does anyone have any experience replacing the wheel on a skier. Mine is bent to s***.

[2014Skier]

Skier...Sure. they use a taper and woodruff key to hold the wheel on. Pop the cover off, undo the nut, give it a good hard tug and shake and she should pop right off. If she's stubborn might need to use a puller.

[Rustyj41]

Are there any quality replacement wheels?

[oldjeep]

Are there any quality replacement wheels?

You can use just about any wheel that will attach to a standard adapter. The factory helms in most Malibus use a keyed shaft with an adapter to standard 6 bolt steering wheel.

[Rustyj41]

Thanks man I apprecaite the info! I'm seeing quite a few possibilities online.

[kstateskierMO]

Have you tried Livorsi marine?

http://www.livorsi.com/catalog/wheels_isotta.htm

[kstateskierMO]

FYI the Isotta wheels on Livorski are $611.00 plus shipping. YIKES!

[oldjeep]

FYI the Isotta wheels on Livorski are $611.00 plus shipping. YIKES!

If you buy the Livorsi stuff from one of their distributors it is cheaper

The Gussi's are a much better deal.

$258 for the current Malibu wheel.

http://www.cpperformance.com/p-16808-13-12-predator-steering-wheel.aspx

You can also get some of the Issotas for around $380

http://www.cpperformance.com/c-791-steering-wheels.aspx

Edited January 27, 2015 by oldjeep

[Rustyj41]

Wow, wheels are expensive. Owning a boat in general is expensive!

[Malibu Jordy]

I am currently tackling the same project. I currently have a dino wheel on my euro f3 that is a 2.875 bolt pattern. I am installing an isotta wheel with a 2.750 pattern but am finding it hard to find a thin 6 bolt adapter. I checked out the one on ebay that oldjeep supplied a link for but I believe that one adapts from 2.750 to a 2.875 pattern. Ive tried to contact the ebay seller multiple times and no response. Anyone have any other suggestions?

[oldjeep]

I am currently tackling the same project. I currently have a dino wheel on my euro f3 that is a 2.875 bolt pattern. I am installing an isotta wheel with a 2.750 pattern but am finding it hard to find a thin 6 bolt adapter. I checked out the one on ebay that oldjeep supplied a link for but I believe that one adapts from 2.750 to a 2.875 pattern. Ive tried to contact the ebay seller multiple times and no response. Anyone have any other suggestions?

The adapter I posted adapts either way - pay attention to the picture where you see countersunk holes in both diameter patterns

http://www.ebay.com/itm/StreetRays-Originals-Steering-Wheel-Hub-Adapter-Spacer-1-2-inch-BLACK-/400789158197?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d50e53935&vxp=mtr

[Malibu Jordy]

Ahhhh! I see it now. I was going by the description rather than actually looking at the picture. Thanks oldjeep!

[jshaff]

So i finally got around to attempting to swap the wheels, i decided to go with the adapter that oldjeep recommended. Only problem i ran into is the screws had corroded i managed to get 5 of the six out. However i stripped the 6th one pretty badly and was unable to remove it with an easy out. Does anyone have a recommendation for removing this stripped screw?

[Bill_AirJunky]

So its the allen head that is stripped?

PB Blaster will help break up the corrosion. Just be sure to keep it off the carpet & vinyl.

And slot the screw head with a disc cutter on a Dremel tool. Then use a slotted screwdriver.