Tilt steering?

[Coach T]

Hello, I recently purchased a 2013 22 cruiser. My steering wheel does not tilt up so I have a difficult time getting my right leg under the existing wheel and when I do I cant push the throttle forward because it hits my leg. My question is "Is this type of steering common or do most boater upgrade to tilt steering to remedy this problem. By the way I'm not a big guy 5"10 185. If I do need to upgrade to tilt steering is this a difficult exchange?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Sea Wolf]

Coach T-

The cheapest solution is to get a smaller diameter steering wheel.

Do you have hydraulic or mechanically linked steering? What brand?

Some manufactures have tilt kits that have a beveled collar that tilts the steering mechanism up at an angle to increase clearance.

Joe. :teeth :thup

 

[Coach T]

Thank you for the suggestion of smaller wheel. That will help tremendously. I have hydraulic steering "teleflex" Seastar.
Thanks again

 

[ghone]

When I ordered Kerri On I specified Seastar Tilt Steering. It is great for when Carolyn and I change watch. I move it sometimes just to get a different angle for my arms on longer runs. I enjoy the tilt option Pricey retrofit but doable. Smaller wheel is cheaper.
George

 

[Ray]

My tilt installation on Seaweed is in the photo album

 

[Sea Wolf]

My tilt installation on Seaweed is in the photo album

Easy link: Click on photo below:

 

[SEA3PO]

I had the same problem when I installed a new helm seat..

The tilt steering unit is quite expensive... so I just made a angled wedge.

I also have a tilt unit in my car and truck.... and once I find the perfect angle I like, I never touch it again... so a plastic wedge works just fine.

Joel
SEA3PO

 

[C-Hawk]

I, also, have the Seastar tilt. It makes it a lot easier to get in & out of the helm seat.

 

[BrentB]

another option

The helm can be installed on the backside with an adapter kit and gives more clearance for the pilot