wheel steering for a cal 2-27

[john cooper]

Is there a conversion to wheel steering for a cal 2-27 1978? (I looked back at another request and I listed my boat as a 87, sorry.)Wife has a hard time under power with the prop against the rudder, thought the wheel would take a little of the edge off. thanks john

 

[John]

Cal 2-27 wheel

I have a 1980 227 with a diesel engine, and your wife is right, steering under power is awful. After my first 5 hour trip I knew I had to do something. What I did was purchase an autohelm self steering unit. When the engine is running at about 80% or less of full speed the unit controls very well. At higher rpm it does long slow s-curves. It is a great thing to have for those long drives.About the wheel, some 227's have a wheel it might even have been a factory option. Go to sailnet.com and sign up for the e-mail forum someone there will have an answer for your questions. It's a great site for any Cal related problem you will receive MANY E-mails every day.

 

[Michael Duvall]

Hello,My 2-27 was fitted with an Edson pull-pull wheel steering system by a previous owner.Nothing appears complex with its installation, but I'm guessing that it was a time consuming project.Regards,Michael

 

[john cooper]

WHEEL

MichaelIs your rudder post close to the stern? I have about 4 inches between the C/L of the post and my stern. Just wondering how to fit the petestal for the wheel.Thanks againJohn

 

[John Dawson]

Pedestal 2-27

The pedestal does not fit overtop the rudder post, its connected indirectly by turning-blocks and wires (or chain). Perhaps you could find a 2-27 with one to copy, or copy a boat with a similar rig, or ask Edson for help (saw a post about how helpful they are.)

 

[Michael Duvall]

Hello Everyone,I have been taking loads of digital photographs while doing work on my 2-27. If anyone would like to have pictures of the Edson pedestal, just let me know.Regards,Michael Duvall

 

[Michael Duvall]

John,The pedestal is positioned about two feet ahead of the rudder post. There is a cable system below the cockpit sole (using a pull-pull configuration) that connects with the rudder post. In the event of a failure, I still have the ability to connect an "emergency" tiller.Regards,Michael