Steering Head, Beneteau First 47.7

[TiffanyJayne34]

I'm working on a client's 2001 Beneteau 47.7 and need to replace most of the steering head located in the binnacle or pedestal (the part the helm wheel attaches to). The unit is made by JP3 Steering Systems in France and their rep in R.I. tells me there are none available and it will need to be manufactured at a high costs. I'm looking for a lead on a salvaged unit or new in someone's inventory somewhere or a replacement unit from a manufacturer. I've checked the spareparts.beneteauusa.com site with no luck. Photos attached. Thanks!

[double u]

no pics!