Steering Pedestal

[barry2010]

can anyone identify this pedestal and where I might get spares?

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Barry.

You've posed us quite a challenge!
A picture may help.

[forsailbyowner]

I would guess its an edson ( just because most are).

[mike d.]

how would you know with out a pic. unless you got a subliminal message if so we are not worthy!!!!!!!!!!!! HAHA

[Sailmonkey]

Originally Posted by barry2010

can anyone identify this pedestal and where I might get spares?

By the looks of that one you'll have to make your own spares

[RedBellies]

The wheel helm that never was...

[barry2010]

Sorry guys, I dont seem to be getting this image attached, I am still living in the crank telephone times.

I do know that the pedestal is not an edson ( I have been in touch with them and they cant tell me what it could be)

[slacker]

That was manufactured by Yacht Specialty's. Unfortunately, no longer in business.

[barry2010]

Thanks for the info.

Is there anyone who might know what the brake parts look like to give me some sort of idea what I need to manufacture. All my attempts so far have not quite worked

[GordMay]

Merriman/Yacht Specialties pedestal instructions:
➥ http://home.comcast.net/~wb3awj/SBO/Yacht_Specialties_Co_Helm_installation_instruction s.pdf

Unfortunately, no complete parts diagram.

[barry2010]

Thanks Gord,

that is the closest I have come to the info I am looking for but stil no idea what the brake mechanism looks like.

Barry

[sabray]

Brake Installation

I have a yacht specialities as well it is near identical to the edson.
Here is a link to edsons brake
Brake Installation

[GordMay]

Here’s a patent application (/w drawings)
➥ Pedestal wheel steering system having universal self-adjusting idler

[Blue Stocking]

Saw one similar to this on an older boat. Had a semi-circular bronze shoe floating against the sprocket extension, and was held to the brake screw by a recessed head bolt.

[barry2010]

Thanks Blue Stocking,

I have seen similar but on this one the brake knob pulls the brake mechanism. The edson also has the brons shoe system but I cant use that because the knob is at completely the wrong level.

Barry