Thanks Very Much Might Be A Lot Easier To Just Get New WheelFor the a bit more you can get a wheel with the integrated ball. GW uses Schmidt.
Schmitt Model 721 Evolution Elite Boat Steering Wheel 13 1/2" - 15 1/2" Diameter with Glass Ball Bearing Control Knob - 3/4" Tapered Shaft - Seatech Marine Products, Inc
Amazon has some off market ones for under 20$