steering wheel covers

[baggypipes]

Hi anyone suggest where to purchase a new steering wheel cover from.
thanks

 

[pvb]

Lots of people will do it for you, but it's very satisfying to do it yourself. One of the best DIY kits is from Boat Leather. The kit includes pre-punched leather, thread, needles, and full instructions. Go for the closed cell foam version for a chunkier, warmer result. Here's mine...

 

[Tranona]

You can buy a kit from Lewmar (if it is a Lewmar wheel). I used a Dutch kit available from Calibra Marine in Swanwick - cheaper than Lewmar and seems OK.

 

[geoffcollins]

Hawke house in Gosport did our 40" wheel. Looks fantastic. Cost about £170 including the spindles and Turks head.

http://www.hawkehouse.co.uk

 

[Quandary]

Clyde marine leather will custom make you a kit in proper elkhide ( reindeer but not Rudolph) in a choice of colours, run by a boat owner and highly recommended on here a while back.

 

[wilkinsonsails]

In case Ive got he wrong end of the stick.We make steering wheel covers in various sizes and colours in acrylic canvas.They range from £52.00 to £85.00 plus Vat depending on wheel diametre and closure method,zip or velcro etc
Pm or phone 01795521503.
Cindy

 

[emnick]

Wheel covers

Is it possible to buy the proper thread as ours is starting to come adrift in places, looks like it could be done in situ if I get it quickly enough.

That is the hide or leather steering wheel cover not the pedestal cover. Any tips ?

 

[wilkinsonsails]

Size 18 sail needle and some waxed polyester whipping twine of suitable diametre should be a stitch in time kit.
Cindy

 

[emnick]

Wheel repair

Thanks Cindy

 

[baggypipes]

wheel covers

Hi Guys n gals many thanks for the replies. Finally found a guy in inverness (we are in seaport marina for few days) he supplied exactly what we wanted including thread & needle total cost £26 we just goto punch the holes & sew it on.
Safe sailing to you all