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wind rose ll · 30-01-2021, 10:20

I am stumped..can't recall why l had these.

jimbunyard · 30-01-2021, 10:50

Kinda look like rod holder brackets...

**tkeithlu** · 30-01-2021, 10:53

I was thinking pads to keep the flukes of an anchor off the gelcoat. The taper must be a clue to function.

Paul Annapolis · 30-01-2021, 11:13

Try the Facebook page "WTF is this thing on my boat"...seriously...not making this up!

Dartanyon · 30-01-2021, 14:39

Depending on size and composition, they look like the doodads that hold up my clock and barometer.

Mirage35 · 30-01-2021, 14:52

My old Autohelm mounts on something that looks a lot like the bigger one.

Reefmagnet · 30-01-2021, 14:56

+2 on Autohelm mounts. The lower one in the photo is definitely one.

**Pete7** · 30-01-2021, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefmagnet

+2 on Autohelm mounts. The lower one in the photo is definitely one.

Yep, we still have one in the cockpit, which I would remove but it will leave 4 holes in a very visible position unfortunately.

I would stick them on the for sale forum for 10$ each plus postage. Someone will want them eventually.

Pete

maine50 · 30-01-2021, 17:30

I had a bell that mounted in one of those

grantmc · 30-01-2021, 18:03

So in reading the posts above I am thinking they're strong, and useful, 4 screw mounts, for whatever might fit?

**JPA Cate** · 31-01-2021, 00:04

Yes, even for an outdoor microphone mount.

Ann

Scott Berg · 14-02-2021, 17:10

I think think Autohelm is a good guess (wheel pilot model)

wind rose ll · 14-02-2021, 18:06

Well nothing you kind folks have mentioned rings a bell with the reason l had purchased them. Something would be inserted into them to "Hang" a fitting from...l keep thinking they had something to do with a holder for a winch handle at the base of the mast but do not ever recall using them...possibly to mount a fire extinguisher? Just a puzzle.