Steering wheels, tillers & rudders
Hard a-starboard - a traditional, classic ship's wheel with wooden spokes is a decorative, nautical item to be hung in the home of seafaring enthusiasts. However, classic wheel steering mechanisms are still used in traditional shipping and cruising. Compared to tiller steering systems, they require less space and have the advantage of not having to be installed directly above the rudder shaft or rudder axle. The steering wheel is mounted on a steering pedestal, which can be placed in any favourable position. The transmission of power from the wheel to rudder …
