Helm pump steering wheel weight

[Portage_Bay]

Yes, that post title is correct, not an error or attempt to be funny.

I spotted a beautiful bronze ship's wheel in an antique shop. It's heavy. 20 lbs, maybe more. Any idea if the steering shaft on a Capilano helm pump could handle that weight? Without damage to bearings, seals etc.

 

[Keysdisease]

Steering Pumps / Mechanical Helms for Boats are typically designed to a provide a secure hand hold in rough conditions. The Capilano systems are commercial grade, I doubt a 20lb wheel would be out of spec. When I have had to contact Sea Star in the past they have been very helpful.

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[Portage_Bay]

Steering Pumps / Mechanical Helms for Boats are typically designed to a provide a secure hand hold in rough conditions. The Capilano systems are commercial grade, I doubt a 20lb wheel would be out of spec. When I have had to contact Sea Star in the past they have been very helpful.

Marine Steering Systems

Take command of your vessel with Optimus Electronic Power Steering Systems or command the sea with any of our SeaStar, BayStar, or Xtreme steering products. Dometic SeaStar offers the most reliable, safe, and easy to use steering products on the marine market.

www.dometic.com

Thank you. Makes sense. I should have connected those dots having had to hang onto the wheel in heavy weather.