Edson wheel knockoff?

Tom Bare · #1 01-28-2003, 07:31 PM

Anyone know where to pick one up? I remember a while back [I think here] someone mentioned they got one at a discount/surplus store. I went to the web site but couldn't find them.

I kinda forgot about it but now, after banging my knuckles time after time since moving the throttle, I would like to get a smaller wheel and am trying to find the mfgr.

ANy direction would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Tom.

Mark · #2 01-28-2003, 08:18 PM

The 13" REFLEX wheel is pretty similar and about half the price. Birdsall carries them: birdsallmarine.com I think.

Animal Chris · #3 01-29-2003, 09:16 AM

I've seen them at Boaters World.

Tom Bare · #4 01-30-2003, 09:17 AM

Thanks guys. Birdsall has the Reflex for $169 with knob and knut. Comes in clear anodized smooth.

The other place, Surplus Unlimited in Daytona Beach, has the Gemlux with knob and knut for $89. Both wheels are 13", the Gemlux sheel is cast polished stainless. These are the guys who had them in the past. I spoke with them on the phone and they said the first order sold out so fast they didn't have time to get them up on the website. The new order just got to them the other day.

Tom.

jw · #5 01-30-2003, 09:29 AM

Gemlux has wheels about half price of the edson. Stay away from the schmidtt, very sharp edges. There is a, Release Marine, chair maker that also does SS has a wheel for about half the price of edson. Hope too get the steering system replaced this winter.
JW

Finster · #6 01-30-2003, 10:11 AM

I just saw one in the new boatus flyer. I think it was $109. Came in 13.5" & 15.5".

Miles Offshore · #7 01-31-2003, 06:07 PM

I just bought the 15.5 that Finster is referring to. Sweet- 108 ducks

Finster · #8 01-31-2003, 06:19 PM

Miles, it's nice huh? Maybe I'll get one. Boatus has pretty good prices, I bought a todd leaning post with a 30 gallon bait well for under $400, everyone else was $750.....go figure.

Miles Offshore · #9 01-31-2003, 08:01 PM

Finster, I thought it was real nice, quality stainless and all. The center piece is plastic and not stainless, but on top of my new seastar hydraulic helm and with my new dashboard finally in place, bud, we are looking good! Honestly I wasnt planning on the new wheel since the destroyer wheel I have was only a couple of years old. t when I was spending the ducks on the seastar I just happened to see one hanging up on display and had to have it. The 15.5 is really nice to, not certain but it might be a little big for the boats with the smaller consoles, but fits nicely on my big console. Soon as I get off some money and buy some film I will snap off a pic. Oh btw, I have a almost new destroyer wheel, big tee helm, 20 ft teleflex cable , complete steering system that I am willing to part with if anyone needs any of this stuff. It is /was new summer 2001.
That leaning post sounds swet too, I might have to go check one out !!!! Just have to keep it out of sight from you-know -who !!!LMAO

[ January 31, 2003, 07:04 PM: Message edited by: Miles Offshore ]

EP · #10 02-02-2003, 10:02 AM

Miles, I am interested in your surplus steering equipment and was wondering if you could email me the details. Eponti007@aol.com

Thanks