Yacht wheel leather cover

[slipknot]

I recently searched this forum for guidance on replacing the leather cover on my whitlock/lewmar Stainless steel wheel.

I found a post reccommending Lambourne services and providing a link to their website (thank you Goldie!)

http://www.lambourne-services.com/wheels.htm

The website gives an indication of the quality of the workmanship, and I contacted them for a quote and was very pleasantly surprised at the cost.

I made arrangements to drop the wheel off when I was shown examples of other work and chose the colour of the new leather for my wheel.

I picked up my re covered wheel this evening and I am absolutely delighted with the fantastic quality of the workmanship. Particularly when it was at such a reasonable cost. I couldnt be happier!

Absolutely no hesitation in reccomending them. No connection whatsoever other than being a very satisfied customer

 

[ean_p]

how much??

 

[edmundwigan]

Great

Many thanks for that slipnot. The quality in the photos on their website looks great. I have just sent them an email as my wheel and the grab handle on the spray hood need doing.
Very timely, thanks again.

Edmund
Rival 36

 

[slipknot]

how much??

I would rather not say, except that the cost was about the same as it would be for a rubbish DIY type cover you would buy from a swindlery.

If there is something specific you want doing, email him for a price

 

[xyachtdave]

He did the large Lewmar wheel on my boat (1500mm diameter) and it is first class. He also offered a same day service, £150 all in, a couple of years ago.

 

[slipknot]

Oh well, seeing as others have stated a price, my wheel is 800mm and cost under £100. I dropped it off and collected it.

 

[Goldie]

I recently searched this forum for guidance on replacing the leather cover on my whitlock/lewmar Stainless steel wheel.

I found a post reccommending Lambourne services and providing a link to their website (thank you Goldie!)

http://www.lambourne-services.com/wheels.htm

You're very welcome sir - and isn't it a pleasure to do business with someone who does a first class job, on time, and at a very fair price?

No connection etc etc ....

 

[laika]

Another commendation for Mr. Taylor who dropped off my wheel today, re-covered for the same price as a kit would have cost but, far superior to anything we could have managed. His web site has changed:

http://www.leatherhelmwheels.co.uk

No connection, but as this forum influenced my research thought I'd mention it..

 

[pvb]

I'm sure he does a great job, but it's also very satisfying doing it yourself (and surprisingly easy). Here's my wheel, which I did about 10 years ago using a kit, with closed-cell foam padding for warmth and comfort.

 

[chinita]

I'm sure he does a great job, but it's also very satisfying doing it yourself (and surprisingly easy). Here's my wheel, which I did about 10 years ago using a kit, with closed-cell foam padding for warmth and comfort.

Would look so much nicer with that exposed Phillips head screw plugged

 

[pvb]

Would look so much nicer with that exposed Phillips head screw plugged

It's on the "to do" list!

[size=-2]Actually, it's been on the list for years...[/size]

 

[tudorsailor]

I'm sure he does a great job, but it's also very satisfying doing it yourself (and surprisingly easy). Here's my wheel, which I did about 10 years ago using a kit, with closed-cell foam padding for warmth and comfort

That looks nice and neat. Can I ask what thread you used. My wheel leather is OK but the stitching is fraying

TS

 

[pvb]

That looks nice and neat. Can I ask what thread you used. My wheel leather is OK but the stitching is fraying

It's waxed polyester thread.

 

[ean_p]

What hide are they / you using please??

 

[pvb]

What hide are they / you using please??

Mine's 4-5 ounce suede finish leather.

 

[tudorsailor]

It's waxed polyester thread.

Can you be more specific? What size is the thread and what make. A source for the thread would be great. I have been advised to use whipping, but it does not come in brown

Thanks

TS

 

[pvb]

Can you be more specific? What size is the thread and what make. A source for the thread would be great. I have been advised to use whipping, but it does not come in brown

The thread came with the covering kit, from Boat Leather. If you look in their Accessories section, they sell waxed polyester thread in brown.

 

[tudorsailor]

Thanks for the link - but the cost of shipping the $8 thread is $31! Anyone know of brown polyester waxed thread supplier in the UK???

Thanks

TS

 

[lozzer b]

Just to let you know that Lambourne services now has a new web address, its www.leatherhelmwheels.co.uk!

 

[skip50]

Could be worth trying?

http://www.clydemarineleather.com/

Never used them myself.

I think my wheel cover came from Force 4, could also be worth a try.