helm wheel brake

[foster]

Hello,

I have noticed that some B40/B43 have a Wheel brake that can block the rudder if necessary. Others like ours doesn't have this.

 

If anyone has information about the brand and or the retrofit of a brake on the wheels I will try to adapt one if possible.

 

Thank you for your help and advice.

 

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[clayton curtis]

Hi Denis,

I have a lock only on the starboard helm.  You don't?  

I've often wanted a lock on both wheels, so I hope someone has some good information here.

Clayton

[foster]

Thank's Clayton,

 

On the starboard side would you have a picture. I don't even know if it is a Lewmar or Goiot system or other;

I would like to know if the modification is just the nut on the wheel or the axis or a combination.

 

Is there a difference between the french and american built B40/B43  for the steering system? Mine is from 2007 hull number 77 french built.

Denis

 

Hope we will get some information.

[clayton curtis]

My wheel caps say "Goiot" and my B40 was built in Marion, SC, hull #93.  I'll take a peak next week at each.

[John Whitehead]

I think earlier boats (up to sometime in 2008) that were built in Europe were not fitted with wheel locks whereas later boats were fitted with a clamping lock on the s/b wheel.  I asked my dealer about retro-fitting the lock and he quoted me about £350.00 for the components.  At this point I bought a few meters of line and a knot book at a total cost of £11!  

[Mike Brown]

For what it's worth my 2008 43, hull 001 has a Goit system with brakes on both wheels.
Mike

[foster]

Hello Mike,John and Clayton,

Thanks for your answer would you have a picture so I can show the dealer in Spain. Is it the wheel or the system that is different ?  I felt the line system to block is not that effective and it clutters the deck.

Denis