Steering Wheel Knob?

[Bob a Buoy]

Anyone use one on their Sundancer? My wheel is the stock wheel for a 2004 Sundancer 300.

I have used outboards for my entire boating life up until now and a knob was a necessity. I wasn't thinking I'd need one on my 300da but I finding it just as easy to handle her around the docks with the wheel as with the shifters. Just wondering if there is a specific knob out there that works best on this type of steering wheel? Thanks guys.

 

[Lazy Daze]

I use one on my Grady, but I have never used them on boats with traditional power steering, like your boat. Partly because it's power steering and easy to turn with my palm or finger just like a car, and partly because it's only about 3 turns lock to lock - just like a car.

 

[CliffA]

Anyone use one on their Sundancer? My wheel is the stock wheel for a 2004 Sundancer 300.

I have used outboards for my entire boating life up until now and a knob was a necessity. I wasn't thinking I'd need one on my 300da but I finding it just as easy to handle her around the docks with the wheel as with the shifters. Just wondering if there is a specific knob out there that works best on this type of steering wheel? Thanks guys.

I assume the only time a spinner knob would come in handy would be during slow speed maneuvering.....but since your boat has twin engines you should not be using your steering wheel during slow speed maneuvering so I would think the spinner knob would not be needed.....

cliff

 

[Bob a Buoy]

My outboard boats had power steering and they still made things easier. The last two times I came into dock (specifically making a 180 and pulling up parallel to dock, I have todo this frequently at my marina) I used shifters once and the wheel the second time and it was just as easy with the wheel and quicker. I can quickly get the drives straight so I can make final adjustments with the shifters too.

 

[Lazy Daze]

My outboard boats had power steering and they still made things easier. The last two times I came into dock (specifically making a 180 and pulling up parallel to dock, I have todo this frequently at my marina) I used shifters once and the wheel the second time and it was just as easy with the wheel and quicker. I can quickly get the drives straight so I can make final adjustments with the shifters too.

They were probably hydraulic steering, not power. The big difference is in how many turns it takes to go lock to lock - which is why it's helpful to have the knob with hydraulic since it takes a few more turns.

 

[Bob a Buoy]

True, I probably won't need it once I get used to it.

 

[Lazy Daze]

It's certainly not to say that you can't add it, but given the already quick/easy steering of power steering, I guess I've just never personally found the need for it. That, and it might be tough to get the knob to fit correctly on the style wheel that is used on your boat.

 

[garmett]

I have outdrives, and sometimes when docking and know I need a little more turn than the shifters will provide. I use the the steering wheel knob to give me a qtr. turn on the wheel "before" bumping shifters. It helps to judge the turn that you are giving the wheel, and then bring her back straight.
Works for me!!