Wheel covering material

[hubenschlagen]

Aside from leather/elkhide, what good options are there for covering the wheel?

 

[slug zitski]

Leather is the  most practical 

Custom foam grip covers are available 

the wheel must be shipped for grip installation 

there might be do it yourself stuff available 

ask the wheel manufacturer 

https://velociwrap.co.uk/velociwrap-wheel-grip-installations/

 

[ProaSailor]

Handlebar tape?

https://www.competitivecyclist.com/handlebar-tape

 

[Sail4beer]

 

[chewey]

This is a job for Duct Tape!!

 

[Bristol-Cruiser]

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Done a couple of boats like this with paracord. Other than wear and tear on hands it is not hard. Put a layer of double-sided tape around the circumference to help it not slip. Pull really tight after each half hitch. Lots of colours.

 

[mal5033]

I did a leather cover and haven't been sorry. Good grip in wet or dry weather and worth the cost in my opinion.

 

[Parma]

yep, biggest "issue" is wear on the stitching from UV & etc., but after 15 years still going strong.

 

[Sail4beer]

The traditional leather wheel cover can last decades if it is properly covered after use and stored below in the off season

 

[Mulligan]

EVA Foam grip.  
 

 

[10thTonner]

Aside from leather/elkhide, what good options are there for covering the wheel?

Yer GF's tits, newbie!

 

[10thTonner]

2 hours ago, ProaSailor said:

Handlebar tape?

https://www.competitivecyclist.com/handlebar-tape

Ok, seriously - this is the stuff. Look for the "cork" taoe by Cinelli that feels dry even when it's wet.

 

[slug zitski]

EVA Foam grip.  
 

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That’s contact cement as the adhesive and superglue for the joint ?

can 5200 be used as the adhesive ?

 

[ProaSailor]

Ok, seriously - this is the stuff. Look for the "cork" taoe by Cinelli that feels dry even when it's wet.

https://www.competitivecyclist.com/handlebar-tape?p=Brand%3A100000695&nf=1

 

[Sail4beer]

Nope! 
Again

 

[Quickstep192]

I’d think Alcantara would be a nice choice. 

 

[ProaSailor]

Boatleather.com

Leather works well but the OP specifically said "Aside from leather/elkhide...".

I’d think Alcantara would be a nice choice. 

Alcantara For Steering Wheels: 5 Benefits You Should Know
https://autointeriorspecialists.com/blogs/news/alcantara-for-steering-wheels-5-benefits-you-should-know

ALCANTARA VS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL: WHY ALCANTARA FABRIC IS BETTER
https://hydesleather.com/blogs/news/5-myths-about-alcantara-fabric-debunked
https://hydesleather.com/pages/alcantara

 

[gt-MTb]

OP may have said other than leather... but as others have said, there maybe no better choice.

I didn't like the cost of a kit from BoatLeather or alternative commercially available options... so I bought a hide, lacing punch, and did it from scratch.  Less than $70 total, including the tools... all in, about 8-hours for a 42-inch wheel.  The stitching was 6-hrs of that... but honestly one of the most satisfying boat projects I've done. 

 

[Remodel]

OP may have said other than leather... but as others have said, there maybe no better choice.

I didn't like the cost of a kit from BoatLeather or alternative commercially available options... so I bought a hide, lacing punch, and did it from scratch.  Less than $70 total, including the tools... all in, about 8-hours for a 42-inch wheel.  The stitching was 6-hrs of that... but honestly one of the most satisfying boat projects I've done.  View attachment 481580

Congrats. Looks good. I like coxcombing on cruising boats and naval vessels. For big, stainless wheels on race boats, it's elk all the way.