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I would look for a cast aluminum 4 spoke wheel used by Whaler and some other builders in the early `60`s. It looks great and is easy to restore as it can`t wear out. I had a nice one but unfortunately sold it. I have a six spoke stainless wheel on my 13 footer with rope steering. Like you say its meant for a tapered shaft, and the old helm isn`t tapered, but I drilled out the back, and "made" it fit. also there is no keyway, so its only the bolt that holds it on. Its been on there for two years now. I`d like to find another cast aluminum one though.