| Many people believe that the steering wheel should be considered a
piece of the boat's jewelry, as a diamond necklace graces a beautiful
woman. Kaiser Wilhelm took that statement literally - the wheel for his
yacht "Meteor" was constructed in a special rosewood and holly design,
and featured semi-precious jewels inlaid in the felloes of the wheel.
For over 145 Years, Edson Steering Wheels have graced some of the
world's finest yachts. In 1923, Edson's Wheel Brochure stated, "When you
are fitting out a yacht we will be glad to figure on her steering gear,
brass work, pumps and bells, and can equip her with any kind of metal or
wooden wheel, in either stock or special design." Edson built wheels for
Kaiser Wilhelm's yacht "Meteor", and for his majesty King George V on
"Britannia"; with "Atlantic", and "Etoile Filante" being other noted
yachts of the era.
Although extremely elegant, the Edson Traditional Wheels are not just
showpieces for a wall. They are handcrafted to the highest
offshore-quality standards, and will provide years of service for the
classic yacht. They feature solid teak spokes and felloes rigidly
secured with stainless fasteners and holly bungs. The teak is carefully
selected for matching grain and color and are delivered fully varnished Wheels made a statement then, just as wheels constructed today can
make a statement by adding elegance and enjoyment to your boat and your
boating experience. |
Edson wheels graced the world's finest yachts then.. |
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