How I Made My Wooden Wheel

Interested in a wooden wheel without the big price tag? Get inspired by this sailor's DIY spirit to create your own version.

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A DIY wooden wheel shines on a sunny daysail. (Photo/ Bert Vermeer)
A DIY wooden wheel shines on a sunny daysail. It is stored below to keep it in good condition when the boat is docked. (Photo/ Bert Vermeer)

The reader will notice that the title is not “How to Build a Wooden Wheel”. I don’t pretend to be a carpenter or shipwright, and have limited skills and tools. And I am certainly not saying that this is “the right way” to build a wood wheel. But, having always coveted a wooden rim on a sailboat wheel, this is how I managed to do it at minimal costs.

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Bert Vermeer
As a coastal cruiser (and occasional racer), Bert Vermeer has sailed the coast of British Columbia for more than 40 years. With his wife Carey and daughter Nicky (and eventually granddaughter Natasha) in tow, Bert has gained an appreciation for the fabulous cruising grounds of the Canadian west coast. Based on his experience as a hands-on boater, he established a marine-based business after completing his police career. He now maintains, renovates and upgrades sail and power boats for local and non-resident owners in the off-season.