what kind of steering does Hunter sailboats use?

[Marybeth and Rip]

Specifically, 1987 Hunter 31

I am interested in the Lewmar folding wheel and they have two kinds. One for Lewmar/Whitlock wheels with a tapered hub and an Edson type with a parallel hub. Does anyone know what kind of steering Hunter sailboats used?

Thanks, Rip

 

[Scott]

The "hub" on my '86 has non-tapered threads. Hope this helps.

 

[Nelsonhow]

My 83 has a me Meriman wheel.

 

[Dave602]

I just put a Lewmar folding wheel on my 29.5. It comes with adapters to fit either tapered or parallel shafts. Mine was an Edson 1" parallel shaft, I believe that is the standard.

 

[kloudie1]

Yes, the steering is Merriman and the company is out of business.. but the shaft is 1"and not tapered.
I downloaded some Merriman steering detail to this site .. Under "Boat info", Click on "Downloads, General Info" and go down to Merriman.. Does not mention the wheel, but there is a lot of other good info..

 

[Marybeth and Rip]

Thanks for the info

I appreciate the responses. It is exactly what I needed to know.

 

[Ken13559]

From what I know, if you buy the Lewmar folding wheel from chandlers, you'll get both parallel and taper hub. If you get from Hunter Marine, it'll be taper. Got mine from Hunter.