Friction add on for wheel steering

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Dick

Is there any type of add on friction device for the Edson wheel steering on the 260 so that the wheel can be held in place or allow to spin freely??
 
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S. Sauer

Pedestal Steering Brake

What you seem to be looking for is called a pedestal steering brake, and is available through West Marine, listed for $144.99 - see page 921 of their 2003 master catalog. Although it's expensive, it's cheaper but not as versatile as an auto pilot. You need to remove the binicale compass to install it. Most fin keel boats will NOT hold course with a wheel brake either under power or sail for more than a minute, but it may get you enough control to be able to go forward to reef or drop a jib, if single handing.
 
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Chuck

wheel brake

I've got the wheel brake and it works well. When the winds are steady and I trim sail properly I've gotten her to run almost 3 miles without touching the wheel. (this on a H22) It's better than a tiller tamer for sure. It's about $35.00 for a maintenance kit every few years.
 
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