Multiflex Zeta W6 Sports Steering Wheel - 350mm
The Multiflex W6 Zeta Sports Steering Wheel is a black, three-spoke marine steering wheel with a 350mm diameter. It is manufactured from polyurethane with aluminium reinforcement and is supplied with a compatible hub. The W6 fits standard marine steering helms using a 3/4in tapered steering-wheel shaft. Product Identification Brand: Multiflex Model / item code: W6 Product name: Zeta Product category: Sports marine steering wheel Colour: Black Wheel diameter: 350mm / approximately 13.8in Construction: Polyurethane with aluminium reinforcement Spoke design: Three spokes Hub: Supplied with the wheel Helm-shaft compatibility: Standard 3/4in tapered shaft Application: Compatible marine steering helms with the specified shaft Steering system: Determined by the compatible helm and complete steering installation What Is This Steering Wheel Used For? The Multiflex W6 is the operator control wheel for a compatible marine steering helm. When the wheel is turned, the connected helm transfers the steering input through the boat's mechanical or hydraulic steering system to the outboard engine, sterndrive or rudder. The W6 is suitable for: Replacement of a compatible marine steering wheel New steering installations using a standard 3/4in tapered helm shaft Leisure boats Fishing boats Rigid inflatable boats Sports and recreational craft Other compatible marine helm installations The wheel itself does not determine the boat's engine-power or steering-load rating. Those ratings depend on the helm, cable or hydraulic system, engine connection and the lowest-rated component in the complete steering system. What Is Included? This listing is for: One Multiflex W6 Zeta black sports steering wheel Compatible steering-wheel hub Not identified as included unless expressly stated: Steering helm Mechanical steering cable Hydraulic steering components Dashboard bezel Engine connection kit Steering-wheel retaining nut Retaining washer Shaft key or keyway component Installation tools Other helm-specific mounting hardware Check the supplied package and helm instructions before installation, particularly where the existing retaining nut, washer or key is intended to be reused. Which Steering Helms Are Compatible? Multiflex specifies the W6 for: Standard marine helms with a 3/4in tapered steering-wheel shaft Before ordering, confirm: Helm manufacturer Helm model Shaft diameter Shaft taper Shaft thread Keyway arrangement where fitted Available dashboard clearance Required steering-wheel diameter Maximum wheel diameter permitted by the helm manufacturer A helm being described as “marine” does not automatically confirm that it uses the required 3/4in tapered shaft. Can the W6 Be Used with Mechanical and Hydraulic Helms? The manufacturer specifies compatibility by steering-wheel shaft type, rather than limiting the W6 to one particular steering technology. The W6 can therefore be considered for a mechanical or hydraulic helm where that helm has the correct standard 3/4in tapered shaft and permits a 350mm steering wheel. Final compatibility must be confirmed from the helm manufacturer's specifications. The W6 does not convert one type of steering system into another. It is the steering wheel only. How Is the W6 Different From Other Multiflex Steering Wheels? Compared with Multiflex Alpha standard wheels: The W6 uses polyurethane with aluminium reinforcement. Alpha standard wheels use high-strength engineered plastic. The W6 is supplied with a hub. Alpha wheels use an inbuilt hub. Both use a three-spoke design and fit standard 3/4in tapered marine helm shafts. This makes the W6 a sports-series alternative to Multiflex's simpler moulded standard wheels. The manufacturer does not publish a higher load rating or steering-performance advantage for the W6 over the Alpha range. Compared with Multiflex stainless-steel wheels: The W6 uses polyurethane with internal aluminium reinforcement. Multiflex stainless-steel wheels use high-strength stainless steel. The W6 has a three-spoke sports design. Stainless-steel models such as the W21 Aries use a five-spoke design. Both are supplied with a hub and fit standard 3/4in tapered marine helm shafts. The W6 therefore provides a black moulded sports-wheel format rather than the exposed stainless-steel construction used on Multiflex's stainless-steel range. Compared with other Multiflex sports wheels: Multiflex publishes the same core specifications for several sports models, including the Gamma W3, Delta W4 and Epsilon W5: Polyurethane construction Aluminium reinforcement Supplied hub Three-spoke design Standard 3/4in tapered helm fit No separate strength, load, grip or steering-performance advantage is published for the W6 over those sports wheels. The principal published distinction is the Zeta model design and styling. What Is the W6 Made From? External construction: Polyurethane Internal reinforcement: Aluminium The available manufacturer data do not specify: Polyurethane hardness Aluminium grade Reinforcement thickness UV-resistance test standard Salt-spray test result Maximum steering-wheel load Maximum permitted torque Product weight What Are the Steering-Wheel Dimensions? Diameter: 350mm Diameter in inches: Approximately 13.8in Multiflex does not publish the following W6 dimensions in the available product data: Overall depth Rim thickness Spoke thickness Hub depth Dish or offset Distance from dashboard to rim Product weight Check the physical wheel where dashboard, throttle-control or instrument clearance is restricted. Does the W6 Include a Steering Knob? A steering knob is not identified as part of the W6 manufacturer specification. Do not describe the W6 as including a spinner knob, manoeuvring knob or easy-spin handle unless one is expressly included in the supplied package. Does the W6 Include an Inbuilt Hub? Multiflex describes the W6 as supplied with a hub. This differs from Multiflex Alpha standard wheels, which are described as having an inbuilt hub. The available W6 product data do not separately state: Hub material Hub depth Hub finish Retaining-nut size Keyway dimensions Whether a decorative centre cap is included Is the W6 Suitable for Saltwater Use? The W6 is sold as a marine steering wheel for standard marine helms. Multiflex does not publish a specific salt-spray or corrosion-test standard for the W6. For marine use: Rinse away salt deposits where practical Clean with fresh water and a mild cleaner Avoid aggressive solvents Inspect the hub and retaining hardware Check for cracking, deformation or looseness Replace the wheel if the hub no longer fits securely Do not use a wheel with damaged spokes or structural movement Is the W6 a Complete Steering System? No. The W6 is a steering wheel and supplied hub only. A complete steering installation may also require: Steering helm Dashboard bezel Mechanical steering cable or hydraulic hoses Engine or rudder connection components Steering-wheel retaining hardware Correctly rated mounting components Suitable dashboard and control clearances Construction and Design Multiflex Zeta sports steering wheel Model W6 Black finish 350mm / approximately 13.8in diameter Polyurethane construction Aluminium reinforcement Three-spoke layout Supplied with hub Designed for standard marine helms Fits a 3/4in tapered steering-wheel shaft Sports-series design No steering knob identified No engine-power rating published for the wheel No maximum wheel-load rating published No product weight published No aluminium grade published No formal UV or corrosion-test standard published Installation and Safety Before installing the Multiflex W6: Confirm that the helm has a standard 3/4in tapered shaft Check the helm manufacturer's maximum permitted wheel diameter Confirm that the 350mm wheel clears the dashboard and instruments Check clearance from throttle and gear controls Check clearance from seats, windscreens and side panels Inspect the helm shaft for corrosion or damage Ensure the hub seats fully on the taper Use the correct shaft key where required Fit the correct retaining washer and nut Tighten the retaining nut to the helm manufacturer's specification Do not force the hub onto an incompatible shaft Do not modify the hub or steering shaft Confirm that the wheel rotates freely Turn the steering fully from port to starboard Check that the wheel does not loosen during operation Recheck the retaining hardware after the initial use Replace any wheel showing cracks, excessive flex or hub movement Marine steering is safety-critical. Installation should be completed according to the current Multiflex and helm-manufacturer instructions by a competent marine technician. Key Features Multiflex W6 Zeta sports steering wheel Black marine steering wheel 350mm / approximately 13.8in diameter Polyurethane construction Aluminium reinforcement Three-spoke sports design Supplied with steering-wheel hub Fits standard marine helms with a 3/4in tapered shaft Suitable for compatible replacement and new installations Different from Alpha standard wheels through its aluminium-reinforced polyurethane construction and supplied hub Different from stainless-steel wheels through its black moulded three-spoke sports design Shares its principal technical specification with other Multiflex sports wheels Zeta name primarily identifies the W6 styling within the sports range Steering knob not identified as included Steering helm supplied separately Steering cable or hydraulic components supplied separately Additional helm-retaining hardware not itemised Product weight not published Maximum steering load not published Helm compatibility must be confirmed before installation Specification W6 Brand Multiflex Model / Item Code W6 Product Name Zeta Product Category Sports Marine Steering Wheel Colour Black Wheel Diameter 350mm / Approximately 13.8in Primary Material Polyurethane Internal Reinforcement Aluminium Aluminium Grade Not Stated Spoke Design Three Spokes Hub Supplied with Wheel Hub Type Supplied Hub; Not Described as Inbuilt Hub Material Not Stated Compatible Helm Shaft Standard 3/4in Tapered Shaft Compatible Helm Type Standard Marine Helm with Matching Shaft Mechanical Helm Compatibility Subject to 3/4in Tapered Shaft and Helm Wheel-Diameter Limit Hydraulic Helm Compatibility Subject to 3/4in Tapered Shaft and Helm Wheel-Diameter Limit Steering Knob Included Not Identified Retaining Nut Included Not Itemised in Available Product Data Retaining Washer Included Not Itemised in Available Product Data Shaft Key Included Not Itemised in Available Product Data Overall Wheel Depth Not Stated Rim Thickness Not Stated Hub Depth Not Stated Dish / Offset Not Stated Product Weight Not Stated Maximum Steering-Wheel Load Not Stated Engine Horsepower Rating Not Rated by the Wheel; Determined by the Complete Steering System UV Test Standard Not Published Corrosion Test Standard Not Published Difference from Alpha Standard Wheels Polyurethane with Aluminium Reinforcement and Supplied Hub Rather Than Engineered Plastic with Inbuilt Hub Difference from Stainless-Steel Wheels Black Three-Spoke Polyurethane Sports Construction Rather Than Exposed Stainless-Steel Multi-Spoke Construction Difference from Other Multiflex Sports Wheels Zeta Styling; No Separate Published Performance or Material Advantage Steering Helm Included No Steering Cable Included No Hydraulic Components Included No Direct-Fit Confirmation Confirm 3/4in Taper, Shaft Hardware, Permitted Wheel Diameter and Dashboard Clearance