helm wheel nut

[Rick.johnson]

Hi Guys
I have a 87 hunter 40 legend sailboat just purchased in June an am in the need to find the size ?? or where i can purchase ??? the nut that is used to hold the wheel top the helm. Any ideas
Thanks Rick

 

[jssailem]

I know it is a branded boat. But it is from 1987. Perhaps you can find the brand name of the pedestal (the helm hardware) to assist in your search. Common names from that era are Yacht Specialties, Edson Marine… Edson being the most likely.

Then measure the size of the shaft. Reach out to the manufacturer.

You’ll know what your system needs. Not what is on other boats of that vintage which may or may not match your boat.

 

[sail sfbay]

Determine the size, 1", 1.25", etc. Do you have any stickers ot markings on it to denote the manufacturer? If it is an Edson find one here: Edson Marine: Wheel Nuts & Flange Adapters.

 

[Rick.johnson]

Thanks Guys

I am going to her tonight to get a good weekend of sleep rocking in the storm

An can look to see if any manufactures name on it
Thanks Again Rick

 

[Rich Stidger]

If the nut is just a nut an not "special, decorative, etc., just take it to the local hardware store and match it up. I bought an extra just in case my original decides to go swimming......

 

[kloudie1]

The Merriman Yacht Specialties steering that I think (not sure on that) Hunter used on that boat had a 3/4" 10 thread wheel retainer nut. Edson sells that nut for $65 but a standard stainless "cap nut" or "Acorn nut" in that size would be considerably less expensive.

 

[Stu Jackson]

An can look to see if any manufactures name on it

Good idea.
But...but...but --- take a few pictures and post them and I'll bet someone here will yell BINGO!
Good luck, great idea on the hardware store source for an acorn nut. The hardware store is my favorite marine store.

 

[dlochner]

Good idea.
But...but...but --- take a few pictures and post them and I'll bet someone here will yell BINGO!
Good luck, great idea on the hardware store source for an acorn nut. The hardware store is my favorite marine store.

Stu's right, show us a photo and we'll identify it.

 

[Tally Ho]

Edson does show a Hunter 40 schematic, but not sure if this is your boat.

https://edsonmarine.com/content/Sailboat%20DS/HUNTER%2040%20%28S-1404-1%29%20D.pdf

Some photos would be helpful.

Greg

 

[kappykaplan]

Stu's right, show us a photo and we'll identify it.

Some photos would be helpful.