Carbon fiber sailboat steering wheels

Product catalog summary

Overview
Exit Engineering specializes in the design and manufacture of carbon fiber sailboat steering wheels, offering a range of sizes from 95 to 185 cm. These wheels are engineered for maximum lightness and strength, featuring a three-spoke design and monocoque construction, which eliminates the need for bonding separate parts.

Design and Engineering
The steering wheels are characterized by soft curves and minimal spokes, embodying the essence of carbon fiber design. The shapes result from rigorous engineering to ensure strength, lightness, and comfort. The wheels are suitable for various yachts, enhancing helm responsiveness and safety.

Product Specifications
The wheels come in different models, each with specific dimensions and weights:

Quantum: 900 mm diameter, 1.34 Kg
Millennium: 1000 mm diameter, 1.52 Kg
Orion: 1200 mm diameter, 1.75 Kg
Nautilus: 1600 mm diameter, 3.18 Kg
Arcadia: 1720 mm diameter, 3.28 Kg
Enterprise: 1800 mm diameter, 3.68 Kg

Customization Options
Customers can choose from various color options for painting and covers. The wheels can be finished in Naked Carbon™ or painted in custom colors. Sunbrella Marine Plus covers are available in three colors.

Pricing
Prices for the wheels range from €2,125 to €4,070, with additional costs for covers and custom painting. VAT and shipping are excluded.

Steering Hubs
Several hub options are available, compatible with different steering shafts. Some hubs are included in the wheel price, while others are made to order at an additional cost.

Company Background
Exit Carbon, a brand of Exit Engineering, has over 20 years of experience in carbon fiber accessories. The company is known for its innovation, quality control, and prestigious collaborations with shipyards worldwide. They offer a range of products, including gangways, sun awning poles, and swim ladders.

Contact Information
For more details, customers can contact Exit Carbon via email at [email protected] or visit their headquarters in Camponogara, Italy.

Catalog excerpts

Photo credit -AdaYachtWorks Carbon ﬁber sailboat steering wheels From 95 to 185 cm

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Photo credit - Mylius Shipyard Carbon ﬁber sailboat steering Best results in terms of lightness, strength, and consistency: not a random shape. Our wheels are engineered to deliver maximum lightness without the slightest compromise in strength. The soft curves, the minimal number of spokes (always 3!), and their pure, essential lines — enhanced by smooth rounded junctions — embody the very essence of carbon ﬁber design. These shapes are not the result of fantasy or aesthetic indulgence, but the natural outcome of rigorous engineering: when creating carbon wheels that must be strong, light, and...

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hub thickness 60 (2.4") ©Exit Engineering 2025

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The most common steering axles/hubs

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STEERING WHEELS Sunbrella marine plus coverProtect your carbon wheels with our exclusive Sunbrella Marine Plus covers. You can choose different colors: Blue, Dune, Grey For an unlimited choice of color, please contact us, explaining your needs. 1019 Grey Beige AWLGRIP AWLGRIP N5100 Aristo Blue AWLGRIP N5110 Navy Blue AWLGRIP N5106 Royal Blue

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STEERING WHEELS Carbon Fiber Sailboat Steering Wheels WHEELS COVERS PAINTING STANDARD FINISHING: Naked Carbon™ We have always adopted the same technologies used in the aerospace industry (prepreg and autoclave). Our wheels come out of the mold already incredibly precise in their construction. After meticulous polishing, they are perfectly finished and protected by UV-resistant epoxy resin. However, for an additional cost, it is still possible to have the wheels painted in transparent glossy or a wide range of custom colors. Hub compatible with any steering shaft. See list and send drawing for...

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STEERING WHEELS ALWAYS AVAILABLE STEERING HUBS Hub A Lewmar / Edson / JP3 tapered (1" or 30 mm dia. shaft, 8,28° taper angle, 3/16" Woodruff half moon key) Hub B Jefa / Solimar tapered (25 or 30 mm dia. shaft, 8° taper angle, 5 mm metric key) Hub D Solimar 25 mm untapered (25 mm dia. shaft, 60 mm long, 6 mm metric key) ADDITIONAL, MADE TO ORDER STEERING HUBS Hub E Edson 1" untapered (1" dia. shaft, 60 mm long, Vi" key) Hub G JP3 aluminium shaft (30 mm dia. shaft, 6° taper angle, 3/16" Woodruff half moon key) Hub H Teleflex tapered (%" dia. shaft, 2.5° taper angle, 3/16" Woodruff half moon key)...

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S T E E R I N G W H E E LS Exit Carbon, the ﬂagship brand of Exit Engineering, stands out in the international nautical landscape for its excellence in designing and manufacturing carbon ﬁber accessories. Founded in 2004, the company boasts over 20 years of experience, during which it has revolutionized the sector with innovative, high-quality solutions. Pioneers in Innovation From the outset, Exit Carbon has signiﬁcantly invested in research and development, adopting cutting-edge technologies to ensure robust and lightweight products. A notable example is the production of the ﬁrst monocoque...

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