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Initially Posted - 09/19/2001 :  17:12:35  Show Profile
I have 1980 C25 Swing Keel. I am intersted in install an Edson Steering System. Does anyone have any information on this such as handling or installation problems.
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Response Posted - 09/20/2001 :  01:19:20  Show Profile
I have a 1984 C25 tall rig, with an Edson wheel and love it. The only problem I had was the lines from the boom to the rear traveler (if that's what you want to call it!) were always in my way. So I fashioned a traveler at the bottom of my companion-way,a
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Response Posted - 09/20/2001 :  07:04:38  Show Profile
Gary,

Do you have any pictures? I'm tinking about it.
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Response Posted - 09/20/2001 :  09:43:07  Show Profile
I considered changing to wheel steering at one time myself. You can go to the Edison web site and request a quote. They quoted me $1800.00+/- for all parts and pieces. Needless to say, I have reconsidered.
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Response Posted - 09/21/2001 :  23:23:55  Show Profile
I also have wheel steering on my '89 Wing Keel Catalina. It is great. But I agree with Gary, the lines to the traveler are a nusiance. Gary, I would appreciate seeing a photo of what you did with that. Thanks. Clark
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