Broken washer

[DaveBMusik]

I found half of a washer in the cockpit after sailing yesterday. It looks to be about the diameter of the steering shaft. Before I pull the wheel off, does anyone remember what there should be on the shaft so I can be prepared.

Thanks!

[Stu Jackson]

Dave, visit www.edsonmarine.com, they have all sorts of diagrams, parts, etc.

[DaveBMusik]

Thanks Stu!

[cmainprize]

Hi Dave, there is large Circlip (outside style) on the shaft behind the wheel. This likely what you found in the cockpit. You will pay 50 times what it's worth from edson. I bought my replacement from an industrial fastener supplier. I could not get it in stainless but the steel one has been there for years since the original broke.

[KWKloeber]

McMaster-Carr carries internal and external stainless steel cir-clips.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#circlips/=13l4eu7

kk