Custom Helm Pods
Made in the USA with sustainably sourced Sapele — every piece is crafted with care, from the precision CNC work, to the finishing details. Signature brushed aluminum inlays give each piece a bold, distinctive look that's built right in, not stuck on. This is American craftsmanship you can see, feel, and be proud of.
PRETTY WORK
Nothing completes a classic sport fishing rig like a real wood helm pod.
Enhance your boats look with a timeless custom Sapele Helm Pod featuring our bespoke aluminum inlays. ​​
What is Sapele?
Sapele lumber is exceptionally durable and resistant to moisture, making it ideal for use in boats, yachts, and other marine vessels. With its natural beauty and rich coloration, it adds a touch of elegance to our helm pods.
Ordering a new boat?
Tell your builder you want one of our custom helm pods—we’ll coordinate the rest.
Roll the cost of one of these custom helmpods into the boat price,
and have the manufacturer install it in the factory.
Or Buy Direct. Our Process:
Measure twice, cut once
Fitting a Helmcraft Marie helm pod starts with three key measurements: the width and depth of your helm area, and — most critically — the angle of the helm itself along with the radius of that angle. Because the pod mounts in a clean, unobstructed area with no existing instrumentation in the way, we're able to get an exact fit that sits flush. We will CNC route the helm pod to accommodate your steering helm top or undermount from the factory template.
Design
The inlay designates the boat's brand and size designation, with aluminum lettering machined to exact tolerances and set into the wood surface for a flush, seamless finish. CNC files are generated directly from our measurements The result is a pod that isn't just built to fit, it's built to spec.
Production
Once the measurements are locked in, CNC files are generated from the customer's exact dimensions — translating real-world geometry into precise toolpaths that drive every cut. The aluminum lettering is machined to tolerance and tapped into routed pockets for a flush, permanent fit. No two pods are ever cut the same way. We finally send it off to the varnish booth for 6 coats of epoxy-based UV-resistant varnish.
Tilt Helm
Tilt Helm
Undermount
Mixed Metals
Imagine The Possibilities
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