Jefa steering wheel spokes

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   Hi, we recently got caught out in some nasty weather on the way from Phuket to Langkawi. Sustained 30 knots gusting 35-40. Not pleasant. but we saw it coming and all was ok. In fact I was very happy with how well the boat handled this.When we finally got back to our home marina, I noticed the starboard wheel was a bit loose. I initially thought that the main central nut had come loose but it is actually that the spokes are loose in the main central hub. I cannot see any signs of welds holding these in and am wondering, before I try and fix it,  how they were originally fixed.
Has anyone had this happen and or know what the fix is?
Thanking you in advance
All the best
Paul

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415 Singapore Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vice Admiral Joined: 23 September 2013 Location: Singapore Status: Offline Points: 935	Post Options Post Reply Quote 415 Singapore Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Jefa steering wheel spokes Posted: 14 September 2022 at 12:04
	Hi, we recently got caught out in some nasty weather on the way from Phuket to Langkawi. Sustained 30 knots gusting 35-40. Not pleasant. but we saw it coming and all was ok. In fact I was very happy with how well the boat handled this. When we finally got back to our home marina, I noticed the starboard wheel was a bit loose. I initially thought that the main central nut had come loose but it is actually that the spokes are loose in the main central hub. I cannot see any signs of welds holding these in and am wondering, before I try and fix it, how they were originally fixed. Has anyone had this happen and or know what the fix is? Thanking you in advance All the best Paul
	Paul - Night Train - 415 #136

Kox Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Joined: 18 May 2020 Location: Denmark Status: Offline Points: 192	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kox Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 September 2022 at 21:05
	Similar to this? https://www.myhanse.com/wheel-loose-spokes_topic9971.html
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415 Singapore Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vice Admiral Joined: 23 September 2013 Location: Singapore Status: Offline Points: 935	Post Options Post Reply Quote 415 Singapore Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 September 2022 at 03:41
	Hi, Kox Many thanks, yes just like that! I will take the wheel off and see what I can do to get it repaired All the best Paul
	Paul - Night Train - 415 #136

High Time Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vice Admiral Joined: 04 September 2012 Location: Portsmouth UK Status: Offline Points: 819	Post Options Post Reply Quote High Time Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 September 2022 at 11:59
	Hi Paul Since the referenced post (2016) I have also had the second wheel welded by the same guy - more as insurance rather than it actually needing it. In the 5 years since, both wheels have felt completely rigid with no concern about further problems - and that has included some rough passages when the wheel is used for bracing as much as steering! The difficult bit is to find a really competent stainless steel welder. I assume there will be someone locally who's up to the job - the problem could be identifying them. Personal recommendation from a satisfied customer is obviously the best endorsement, which is how I found my guy in the Solent. I believe he has now retired. Good luck!
	Roger High Time (415 #038)

415 Singapore Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vice Admiral Joined: 23 September 2013 Location: Singapore Status: Offline Points: 935	Post Options Post Reply Quote 415 Singapore Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 October 2022 at 09:07
	Hi, an update to my original query. I contacted Jefa who were very helpful. They said you have to remove the two Delrin washers and get it re-welded. They sent me two replacement washers as they said you cannot remove the original friction fit ones without destroying them, a statement I proved to be correct! I took it to a recommended stainless specialist who cleaned out the old welds and re-welded it for the princely sum of US$ 10! All the best Paul
	Paul - Night Train - 415 #136

mattplowman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Joined: 05 December 2017 Status: Offline Points: 165	Post Options Post Reply Quote mattplowman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 May 2025 at 22:03
	I’m the new owner of a 2014 445 with the same issue on one of the wheels , popped the wheel off and local welder retacked the spokes , I contacted Jefa via the general contact email on the website for replacement delrin washers, they responded within 24hrs and are sending some new replacements free of charge to NZ…..now that is customer service!
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415 Singapore Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vice Admiral Joined: 23 September 2013 Location: Singapore Status: Offline Points: 935	Post Options Post Reply Quote 415 Singapore Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 May 2025 at 05:40
	Hi Matt, Glad you got it resolved, and totally agree Jefa has amazing customer service Paul
	Paul - Night Train - 415 #136



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