A ship or boat has a steering wheel fixed in it. However, due to some reasons, you might need to replace the wheel,or you might want to upgrade the wheel to a more stylish version.

This article will help you with all the details that you should consider while selecting a marine steering wheel.

Size matters

• The size of the steering wheel matters a lot. You need to select a steering wheel which is one to two inches smaller or bigger than the original one; otherwise it won’t fit in your unit.
• You should also check that the new wheel doesn’t bump into your legs or rub against it to have a comfortable ride.

Material

• The second thing that you should consider is the material of the steering wheel. A steel wheel or hard plastic wheel will give you better grip along with steel gives a great look.
• You can also opt for a textured wheel or covered wheel if your boat is an open deck and it often gets hit by the breaking waves.

Color

• A black steering wheel is the most common and probable choice of users as it tends to discolor less quickly.
• You can go for a boat steering wheel which has a differentcolor.