I need to replace the leather cover on my 32" Edson steering wheel. Defender wants about $210 for the kit. That seems excessive for a strip of leather with a bunch of little holes in it. I see similar leather kits for automobile wheels for about 1/10th the cost. Has anyone found a replacement for the pricey Edson kit?
Thanks,
Mark K.
Freedom 35'
Alternative to an Edson Wheel Cover???
Re: Alternative to an Edson Wheel Cover???
While Freedoms came with the leather cover on an Edson wheel, I went about 20 years with a wheel covered with 1/8" cotton line half hitches.
Comfortable and non-slip.
Have a look at this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOANhF7O8kc
But beware - wear gloves or suffer the blisters resulting from applying the half-hitches.
Comfortable and non-slip.
Have a look at this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOANhF7O8kc
But beware - wear gloves or suffer the blisters resulting from applying the half-hitches.
Heart's Desire
Freedom 30
Shelton, WA
Freedom 30
Shelton, WA
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Re: Alternative to an Edson Wheel Cover???
I’ve done two now, a 32” and a 40”, both from kits made by a guy in Seattle. I think it was boatleather.com. A very satisfying experience, and a high quality product.
Probably not cheaper than Edson’s kit, but higher quality in my opinion.
Probably not cheaper than Edson’s kit, but higher quality in my opinion.
Josh
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Boston, MA
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Re: Alternative to an Edson Wheel Cover???
I did mine about 4 years ago with bicycle handlebar tape. Buttjointed the two lengths with superglue (a bit under the joint as well) and glued the end. I like it. I used black and its nicely padded, no issues wet etc.
Re: Alternative to an Edson Wheel Cover???
All good ideas here. I also used boat leather.Com for the F 35 P. 4 yrs ago. Maybe similar price to defender but kit had foam pad too. No issues so far
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Good Way II F 35 (P)
1999. Wing Keel 5’
3GM30F, 3-blade maxi prop
Emery Cove, CA
Good Way II F 35 (P)
1999. Wing Keel 5’
3GM30F, 3-blade maxi prop
Emery Cove, CA