Can Someone Identify What This is For?

[PBarrister]

I recently bought a Bristol 29.9.

This bracket is attached to the side of the navigation / map desk. What is its purpose? What is it made to hold?

Thanks in Advance,

Paul

[accomplice]

Originally Posted by PBarrister

This bracket is attached to the side of the navigation / map desk. What is its purpose? What is it made to hold?

It looks like the bracket that holds a VHF handheld mic.

[PBarrister]

I guess it could be. But it seems a little large for that, but I just don’t know.

Here is another pic to give some size perspective.

[PBarrister]

It is also relatively heavy built. It seems like it could hold some weight above that of a mic.

[sailormed]

Is there an identical "thing" opposite on a bulkhead? Might be an attachment point for a bar holding up a seabunk.

[PBarrister]

No. The galley cabinet drawers are opposite.

It’s a mystery . . .

[Celestialsailor]

My guess it was used as a gimbaled cup holder and the special made cup with the male feature is no longer around.

[PBarrister]

Hmmmm.

Some sort of gimble mount seems like a reasonable idea. Thanks.

[Sailmonkey]

I’ll vote as a gimbal mount for a single burner stove.

Like this

[PBarrister]

Originally Posted by Sailmonkey

I’ll vote as a gimbal mount for a single burner stove.

Like this

Attachment 264050

Bingo!

Excellent. Thanks.

[Gudgeon]

Maybe a mount for a ships bell.

[Celestialsailor]

Originally Posted by Sailmonkey

I’ll vote as a gimbal mount for a single burner stove.

Like this

Attachment 264050

Yup...we have a winner! Better call the former owner of the boat and ask for it.

[LordoftheReach]

Really guys? Since it is near the nav desk I would say it is to hold a compass.

[psk125]

Really. Even the screws in Sailmonkey's picture match the OP's.

[Celestialsailor]

A compass is gimbaled internally. No need for a bracket like this.