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Rope Steering Helm for Sailing Canoe, Dinghy, or Kayak

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  • BLANK CENTER CAP.stl
  • BUSHING.stl
  • COLUMN BASE.stl
  • DRAG LOCK.stl
  • DRUM.stl
  • HOLD DOWN TAB.stl
  • LEFT CLAMSHELL.stl
  • RIGHT CLAMSHELL.stl
  • SAIL CENTER CAP.stl
  • Wheel.stl

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Publication date 2023-10-21 at 01:25
Design number 1527279

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3D model description

This helm is a great alternative to a tiller setup on a small sailing vessel such as a canoe or dinghy. It will provide a lock to lock distance in two turns of the wheel. A steering lock is provided if necessary to add tension to the drum.

It has been successfully tested and proven on a 13 foot Grumman canoe. It is not rated for a power driven vessel (i.e. not for outboard motors).

Two center cap designs are provided with this setup to give a choice between a blank or a sailboat image.

1/4" (6.4 mm) is recommended for use with this helm. A graphite or teflon lube is preferred to avoid damage to the plastic (PLA, ABS, etc.).

Four holes are provided for a variety of mounting options to a thwart or other board. Only two are required as a minimum.

A large center bolt runs through the wheel and drum to secure as a unit. The center cap for the wheel is a press fit; no glue is required.
The housing is held together by machine screws and nuts. No glues or adhesives are used in this design.

3D printing settings

PLA or PLA+
0.40 nozzle
0.10 to 0.15 mm layer height
205 to 215 deg. C nozzle temp., 60 deg. C bed temp.

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