Steering Helm angle change?

[stephenspann27]

The steering on my '98 Sunbird Fish and Ski, which has an '85 Merc 150 Black Max can be a chore. A new steering cable would probably help a bit, but I think the main problems are the size and angle of the steering wheel, and the 9'' static setback plate I have to run puts the cable in a bind because of the angle. The steering wheel helm is mounted awkwardly low at the console, a larger steering wheel would give me more leverage, but it would be in the way of my knees. The steering wheel comes out at a 90 degree angle, and if I could get it more at a 45 degree angle I could run a bigger wheel. I was thinking about replacing the wood backing the helm mounts to with a piece of wood with a sharp angle. This would requires some console and dash modifications. I'm not sure how else to go about it, just looking for some feedback,
Thanks

 

[zool]

You can build a pod out of wood or wood covered glass, at the angle you need, Not sure without pics how to approach that going from a 90 deg

http://www.enviboats.com/home/forum/74-fine-craftsmanship/7260-teak-helm-pod.html

 

[stephenspann27]

Heh, that's the same steering wheel I was wanting to buy. I'll try to get you guys some pics.

 

[GA_Boater]

Has it always been a chore to steer or has it gotten worse as time goes by?

 

[Grandad]

Would an angled bezel help at all?
http://www.iboats.com/20-Degree-Bezel-Mounting-Kit-X35-Uflex/dm/view_id.256678

 

[stephenspann27]

Would an angled bezel help at all?
http://www.iboats.com/20-Degree-Bezel-Mounting-Kit-X35-Uflex/dm/view_id.256678

That's a good idea. I ended up ordering uflex hydro steering. I'll have to find out if there is something similar for the hydro setup.