{"product_id":"uflex-corse-13-8-in-black-boat-steering-wheel","title":"Uflex Corse Boat Steering Wheel, 13.8 in Black, 3\/4 in Taper","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Uflex Corse is a clean 13.8 inch helm wheel that bolts onto the 3\/4 inch standard taper shaft found on most mechanical and hydraulic steering systems. Black soft-touch grip, black aluminum spokes, and it ships with the hub and center cap so you can rig it up in one sitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Uflex Corse is one of those helm wheels that just works. It fits the 3\/4 inch standard taper shaft you'll find on the vast majority of mechanical and hydraulic steering systems, and at 13.8 inches across it's right in the sweet spot for a lot of boats. Black soft-touch grip, black aluminum spokes, and it comes with the hub and center cap in the box. So you're not chasing down extra parts before you can get it bolted on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe reach for this wheel a lot on 18 to 24 foot bowriders, center consoles, and runabouts where the helm is a seated station and you want direct, honest steering feel. It's clean looking without being flashy. Nothing about it screams for attention, and that's kind of the point. You bolt it on, it looks like it belongs, and you get back to running the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grip is where you notice the quality. That soft-touch PVC has a little give to it, so it's comfortable on a long day and easy to hold with one hand while you reach for the throttle with the other. If you run open in the rain a lot, some folks like to add a wrap of grip tape for extra bite when everything's wet, but for most helm stations under a hardtop or in a console the grip is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment is the standard 3\/4 inch tapered shaft, so it drops onto most mechanical cable systems and hydraulic helms alike. Snug the retaining nut down to around 20 foot-pounds and you're set. Don't go gorilla on it. If you're swapping onto a helm from a different manufacturer, check that your existing center cap seats correctly, since cap threads can vary between columns. On a rough-running boat it's worth a dab of thread locker on the nut so it doesn't back off in the chop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it's not built for: a big standing helm on a 28 foot express cruiser where you're steering from your feet and want a large-diameter wheel to lean into. At 13.8 inches the Corse is a mid-size wheel, and it shines on smaller helms where dash space is tight and you want quick, responsive turns lock to lock. If you're on a big cruiser and want a 15 or 16 inch wheel, this isn't the one. On the boats it's made for, though, the size is just right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black finish looks sharp against a white dash or a dark console alike. Like any black gear that lives outside, it appreciates a rinse after a saltwater day and a cover or a spot out of constant sun when you can manage it, which keeps the color deep for years instead of hazing out early. The aluminum spokes are light and stiff, so there's no flex or vibration coming back through the wheel when you're trimmed out and running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUflex has been building steering gear for boats for a long time, and it shows in the little things here. The hub is machined to seat clean on the taper, the cap finishes the center off so there's no exposed nut staring back at you, and the whole thing feels like a piece, not a parts-bin assembly. For a straightforward helm wheel that fits the standard taper and looks good doing it, the Corse is an easy call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical notes from the dock. If you're replacing a tired old wheel, this is close to a bolt-for-bolt swap on any 3\/4 inch taper helm, so you can usually do it in the slip with nothing more than a socket and a little patience. Keep the taper and the hub bore clean and dry when you seat it, since grit or old grease on the shaft is what causes a wheel to sit crooked or wobble. And once it's on, give the nut a check at the start of each season along with the rest of your steering. A wheel that's snug and true is one less thing to think about when you're threading an inlet in a following sea. That's really what you want from a helm wheel: it disappears, and you just drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e13.8 inch diameter, a mid-size wheel that suits tight helms on 18 to 24 foot boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits the 3\/4 inch standard taper shaft used on most mechanical and hydraulic steering systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoft-touch black PVC grip is comfortable for long days and easy to hold one-handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack aluminum spokes are light and stiff, no flex or vibration through the wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips with the hub and center cap in the box, no extra parts to source\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClean black finish that looks at home on a white dash or a dark console\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUflex-machined hub seats clean on the taper for a rattle-free fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Uflex USA reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat shaft does the Uflex Corse fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt fits a 3\/4 inch standard taper shaft, which is the size used on the vast majority of mechanical cable and hydraulic steering helms. If your current wheel came off a 3\/4 inch tapered shaft, this one drops right on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow big is the wheel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt measures 13.8 inches in diameter. That's a mid-size helm wheel, well suited to seated helm stations on boats in the 18 to 24 foot range where dash space is tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with the hub and cap?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The Corse ships with the hub and the center cap in the box, so you don't have to buy those separately to complete the install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it work with hydraulic steering?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. As long as your helm uses the 3\/4 inch standard taper shaft, the Corse fits both mechanical cable systems and hydraulic helms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I install it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSlide the hub onto the tapered shaft, thread on the retaining nut, and snug it to around 20 foot-pounds. Don't overtighten. Then press the center cap into place. On a rough-running boat, a dab of thread locker on the nut keeps it from backing off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the grip made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe grip is soft-touch black PVC. It has a little give to it, so it's comfortable to hold for hours and easy to control with one hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat are the spokes made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe spokes are black aluminum. They're light and stiff, which keeps the wheel from flexing or transmitting vibration when you're running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs 13.8 inches big enough for my boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor most seated helms on boats up to about 24 feet, yes. If you run a larger express cruiser with a standing helm and want a 15 or 16 inch wheel to lean into, this mid-size wheel will feel small for that station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it fit a helm from a different manufacturer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf that helm uses the 3\/4 inch standard taper, the hub will seat. Just double-check that the included center cap seats correctly on your column, since cap threads can vary between different steering columns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUflex Corse Boat Steering Wheel, 13.8 in Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUflex USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCORSE-B\/B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e702755013532\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWheel Diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShaft Fitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4 in Standard Taper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrip Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft-Touch PVC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrip Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpoke Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpoke Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHub Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCenter Cap Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What shaft does the Uflex Corse fit?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It fits a 3\/4 inch standard taper shaft, which is the size used on the vast majority of mechanical cable and hydraulic steering helms. 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