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Jim
After crewing for several races, I recently started racing my own boat. Of course, I'm hooked, and have recently purchased a new main to replace the 20 year old original on my 1980 Hunter 27. However, in my third race the wind was blowing 20 to 30 knots from a front passing through, and the wheel felt useless! Thinking it was my poor steering, I had a seasoned vet on the boat take a try at it and he said that the wheel is simply too small in that situation. I talked it over, and several have suggested replacing the wheel that came with the boat for a much larger diameter wheel, not only for control but also so I can lean over on the high side while helmsman and see the tell-tales on the jib. Anyone got any advice or experience on replacing their wheel? E-mail at jimils18r@msn.com