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Marine Steering Products

We, at Marine Specialties, provide some of the best marine steering components for your boat or vessel, including a wide selection of Schmitt marine steering wheels, Kobelt hydraulic steering components and Parker hydraulic hoses and fittings. Scroll down to view the steering products we have to offer.

Schmitt

Marine Steering Wheels – Manufactured entirely of stainless steel except for the cap and the foam grip. T.I.G. welded stainless steel construction with elliptical section rings for a comfortable grip. There are many styles and sizes to choose from. All of the wheels have a tapered hub which is a 1” per foot, 3/4” shaft taper (the industry standard) unless noted as 1” straight bore hub.

We have many wheels which have extra welding for extra strength and longevity which are not available elsewhere. Extra weldings are usually done where the spokes join to the outer ring and on some models extra weldings are also done where the spokes join to the hub shell. Look for the *spokes extra welded to the outer ring* ...

Schmitt Marine Steering Wheels

Schmitt - 5 spoke destroyer steering wheel

5 Spoke Destroyer (_click image to enlarge_)
13 1/2” diameter, 22 degree dish, 3/8” spokes, tapered hub
15 1/2” diameter, 22 degree dish, 3/8” spokes, tapered hub
15 1/2” diameter, 22 degree dish, 3/8” spokes, tapered hub, spokes extra welded to the outer ring and hub
18” diameter, 22 degree dish, 3/8” spokes, tapered hub

Schmitt Foam Grip Destroyer - Marine Steering Wheel

Foamgrip Destroyer (_click image to enlarge_)
15 1/2” diameter, 5 spokes, 10 degree dish, 3/8” spokes, tapered hub, black foam grip (polished under the foam, if the foam tears, just peel it off and you have a polished wheel)
15 1/2” diameter, 5 spokes, 22 degree dish, 3/8” spokes, tapered hub, black foam grip (polished under the foam, if the foam tears, just peel it off and you have a polished wheel), spokes extra welded to the outer ring and hub

Schmitt Finger Tip Control Knob - Marine Steering Wheel

Fingergrip with Control Knob (_click image to enlarge_)
15 1/2” diameter, 5 spokes, 22 degree dish, 1/2” spokes with fingergrips, tapered hub, without the control knob
15 1/2” diameter, 5 spokes, 22 degree dish, 1/2” spokes with fingergrips, tapered hub, spokes extra welded to the outer ring and hub, with the control knob

Schmitt Flat Spoke Sport - Marine Steering Wheel

Flat Spoke Sport (_click image to enlarge_)
Flat spoke without holes – 15 1/2” diameter, 22 degree dish, tapered hub, spokes extra welded 360 degrees to outer ring
Flat spoke with holes – 15 1/2” diameter, 22 degree dish, tapered hub, spokes extra welded 360 degrees to outer ring
Flat spoke without holes with fingergrips – 15 1/2” diameter, 22 degree dish, tapered hub, spokes extra welded 360 degrees to outer ring

Schmitt 6 Spoke Destroyer - Marine Steering Wheel

6 Spoke Destroyer (_click image to enlarge_)
11” diameter, 10 degree dish, 3/8” spokes, tapered hub
16” diameter, 10 degree dish, 3/8” spokes, tapered hub, spokes extra welded to the outer ring and hub
18” diameter, 10 degree dish, 3/8” spokes, tapered hub, spokes extra welded to outer ring and hub
18” diameter, 10 degree dish, 1/2” spokes, 1” straight bore hub, spokes welded 360 degrees to outer ring and extra welded to hub
20” diameter, 10 degree dish, 3/8” spokes, tapered hub, spokes extra welded to outer ring and hub
20” diameter, 10 degree dish, 1/2” spokes, 1” straight bore hub, spokes welded 360 degrees to the outer ring and extra welded to hub
22” diameter, 10 degree dish, 3/8” spokes, tapered hub, spokes extra welded to the outer ring and hub
22” diameter, 10 degree dish, 1/2” spokes, 1” straight bore hub, spokes welded 360 degrees to the outer ring and extra welded to hub
24” diameter, 10 degree dish, 1/2” spokes, tapered hub, spokes welded 360 degrees to the outer ring and extra welded to hub
24” diameter, 10 degree dish, 1/2” spokes, 1” straight bore hub, spokes welded 360 degrees to the outer ring and extra welded to hub

Schmitt Evolution - Marine Steering Wheel

Evolution (_click image to enlarge_)
15 1/2” diameter, 316 cast stainless steel spokes and center nut, 22 degree dish, tapered hub. Available with or without the control knob

steering wheels with extra welding

Extra Welds (_click image to enlarge_)
This image shows the extra weldings offered on some wheels. The extra weldings are done at the joints where the spokes join to the outer ring and on some wheels to the hub shell as well.

Schmittt Marine Steering Wheels Brochure

For a more complete selection of Schmitt Marine Steering Wheels, please visit our brochures page.

Kobelt

Kobelt Marine Steering – Hydraulic

These components are manufactured in Canada in corrosion-resistant bronze, brass, and stainless steel, instead of aluminum and plastic. They are designed for commercial as well as pleasure use. There are hydraulic steering components for trailer boats to ocean-going ships. When it comes to quality, durability and value, Kobelt simply, blows away the competition. The following components are normal stocking items.

Kobelt Hydraulic Steering

Kobelt Marine Helm Pumps

All helm pumps are manufactured in bronze and stainless steel, except for the bearings and hardened pistons and pintol. Variable displacement pumps are adjusted by turning a screw on the front face of the pump.

Most of the models are available in powder coated, oven baked, black epoxy finish, with a few models available in natural bronze finish. Only short, tapered shafts are kept in stock (except for model 7005-AL). Straight shaft helm pumps may be special ordered with 2 to 3 weeks for delivery.

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    7003_AN.pdf
    7003-AN...Variable displacement - 1 to 3 cubic inches per turn, short tapered shaft, natural bronze finish

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    7003_BN.pdf
    7003-BN...Variable displacement - 1 to 3 cubic inches per turn, short tapered shaft, black epoxy finish

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    7004.pdf
    7004-BNT...Fixed displacement - 3.4 cubic inches per turn, short tapered shaft, black epoxy finish

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    7005_AL.pdf
    7005-AL...Variable displacement - 2 to 6 cubic inches per turn, long straight 1" shaft, natural bronze finish

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    7005_BNT.pdf
    7005-BNT...Variable displacement - 2 to 6 cubic inches per turn, short tapered shaft, black epoxy finish

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    7018.pdf
    7018...Sail Boat Lock Valve, not kept in stock, but may be special ordered. This lock valve is manually operated giving the helmsman the choice of incorporating a lock valve or steering without the lock valve which would give him the feel of the rudder (wind and weather conditions).

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    7031_AN.pdf
    7031-AN...Fixed displacement - 2.0 cubic inches per turn, short tapered shaft, natural bronze finish

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    7031_BN.pdf
    7031-BN...Fixed displacement - 2.0 cubic inches per turn, short tapered shaft, black epoxy finish

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    7031_BNX.pdf
    7031-BNX...Fixed displacement - 2.6 cubic inches per turn, short tapered shaft, black epoxy finish

Kobelt Marine Steering Cylinders

All cylinders are manufactured with brass cylinder tubes, bronze end caps and mounting hardware, and chrome plated stainless steel cylinder rods. The seals used are urethane U-Cup seals in the end caps, BUNA U-Cup seals on the piston and BUNA O-Rings to seal the end caps to the cylinder tube. For heavy duty applications some of the cylinders may be ordered with urethane U-Cup seals for the pistons.

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    7020.pdf
    7020 Safety Bypass Valve...Used to safeguard against damage to the steering gear or rudder from hydraulic shocks and over pressure.

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    7030.pdf
    7030...balanced, tube-mount, 1 1/4" I.D. cylinder, 8" stroke, for use mainly on sterndrives and outboard motors, the cylinder screws onto the steering tube in the same manner as cable steering

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    7030_1.5.pdf
    7030-1.5...sterndrive and outboad motor cylinder, balanced, tube-mount, 1 1/2" I.D. cylinder, 8" stroke, used when more torque is required than the standard 7030 cylinder

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    7030_U.pdf
    7030-U...unbalanced version of the 7030 cylinder above with a two piece cylinder rod for tight installations for use on outboard motors and sterndrives

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    7032.pdf
    7032...front mount outboard motor steering cylinder, 1 1/4" I.D., 7 1/2" stroke, natural bronze finish

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    7032_B.pdf
    7032-B...front mount outboard motor steering cylinder, 1 1/4" I.D., 7 1/2" stroke, black epoxy finish

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    7033.pdf
    7033...outboard motor steering cylinder, designed for the newer outboard motors which can utilize the mounting with 4 screws, 1 1/2" I.D., 7 1/2" stroke

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    7037.pdf
    7037...inboard sterndrive cylinder, 1 1/2" I.D., 6 1/2" stroke, designed for the newer sterndrives like Mercruiser or Volvo that utilizes two drop-in pins to hold the cylinder in place

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    7040_B10.pdf
    7040-B10...balanced, foot-mount, 1 1/2" I.D. cylinder, 10" stroke, supplied with grease and bleed fittings

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    7040_B7.5.pdf
    7040-B7.5...balanced, foot-mount, 1 1/2" I.D. cylinder, 7.5" stroke, supplied with grease and bleed fittings

The hydraulic components above are designed basically for boats up to about 50 feet in length. Kobelt also manufactures a complete line of hydraulic steering components for larger vessels, but are not kept in stock. These may be special ordered and normally takes 2 to 3 weeks for delivery.

Kobelt Steering Brochure

For a more complete selection of Kobelt steering components, please visit our brochures page..

Kobelt Marine Autopilot Pumpsets

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    7170.pdf
    7170...The jog lever is used in power hydraulic systems. It may be also used in systems with an autopilot. The operator can manuever the boat by simply jogging the lever for port or starboard movement.

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    7201.pdf
    7201...Autopilot hydraulic pump, available with either a 12 or 24 volt DC motor, variable displacement from 40 to 250 cubic inches per minute

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    7201_PR.pdf
    7201-PR12...Autopilot hydraulic pump with relays (inhoused PC board), 12 volt DC motor, variable displacement from 40 to 250 cubic inches per minute, may also be ordered in 24 volt

Parker Fluid Connections: Hoses & Fittings

Marine Hydraulic Steering Hoses and Fittings – The only U.S. manufacturer committed to providing hydraulic hoses and fittings designed especially for small boat, marine hydraulic steering systems. Here are some characteristics which make Parker your best choice for marine fluid connections.

Parker Hoses

1. Thermal plastic construction hoses for reliability and durability
2. Low volumetric expansion for better steering response
3. 1000 P.S.I. working pressure / 4000 P.S.I. burst pressure
4. Brass fittings instead of steel, which rusts, or very expensive stainless steel
5. Reusable fittings making in-the-field installation and repairs a reality

Parker Hoses and Fittings Brochure

For a detailed view of Parker hoses and fittings, please visit our brochures page.

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