TOPIC: Old Boat Steering Wheel ID Needed!

Old Boat Steering Wheel ID Needed! 15 years 3 weeks ago #26367

straycat Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 29 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Lets see how smart you all are! Got any usefull info on this old steering wheel, lots of detail but no horn button which probably would solve the mystery! Thanks, Lon Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Old Boat Steering Wheel ID Needed! 15 years 3 weeks ago #26414

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Definitely old as the hills. Pre-1950's, either 1940's or pre-WWII? Not many four-spoke wheels made after 1950. Probably one of the earlier established hardware manufacturers like Kainer, Wilcox-Crittenden or Perko. I don't have information earlier than the 1950's.

What material is the wheel made of? Bakelite or other early plastic?

Maybe the folks over at the Antique and Classic Boat Society can help. This wheel is certainly older than any 'glassic.

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Re: Old Boat Steering Wheel ID Needed! 15 years 3 weeks ago #26416

straycat Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 29 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Appears to be injected? Bakelite ......................... I may add it's a 17" wheel! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Old Boat Steering Wheel ID Needed! 15 years 3 weeks ago #26449

skipthescrounger Offline Contributing Member Posts: 903 Karma: 33 Thank you received: 0	It looks like an old custom/ aftermarket "T" wheel I saw afew yrs back. Skip Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Old Boat Steering Wheel ID Needed! 15 years 3 weeks ago #26552

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im probably wrong but the 4th pic down looks like old red oak for the spokes at least,and the carving of the dots look like a carving technique i used to use when carving wood,and the dots are not uniform,so im guessing it was at the least hand carved,if not hand made,its also cracking like wood.john

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