JUNE 13 – The long-defunct Wheeler Yacht Company, known for its rugged, seaworthy sportfishing yachts, is poised to introduce its first new boat in more than 40 years.
standard package includes twin 1,015-hp Caterpillar C-18s for a cruising speed of around 32 mph. Optional twin 1,652-hp Caterpillar C-32s will be available, for a top speed of around 48 mph. Wheeler estimates the base price will be $2.5 million.
Founded in 1910 in Brooklyn, N.Y., Wheeler perhaps was best known for its “Playmate” line of wooden yachts, the first of which was Ernest Hemingway’s 38-footer, Pilar. The company dissolved in 1965.
For the complete article, see the August issue of Soundings.
— Jason Fell
