Steering pedestal replacement

[davehi]

Steering pedestal replacement

 

[Prairie Schooner]

Steering pedestal replacement

Hi Dave,
We need a little more information. Are you posting your project? Do you have questions about how to do it?
Also, it would help folks respond more usefully if you add your model number, year, and engine details to your signature. Click on your avatar/name in the blue bar up above; go to 'signature' on the left side. If you're who I think you are, it's a 35-3.
Cheers,
Jeff

 

[Loren Beach]

As Jeff points out, paraphrasing....
a thread title with no content will attract nothing but puzzled glances.
Did you click on the "post" icon clicked too soon?
And yes, please fill in your Sig Line.
Thank you.

 

[davehi]

Thanks Jeff and Loren
This is all new to me
Hi folks. The Meriman steering pedestal
On my boat has deteriorated and needs to be taken out
I was thinking of replacing it with one of the square shaped Edison pedestals
Any advice is much appreciated
Thanks
Dave

 

[Christian Williams]

Pictures help. What's the problem with the existing pedestal? If it is a corroded base, there are workarounds.

Most of our boats rigged originally with Yacht Specialties/Merriman steering units still function pretty well. Parts however have to be second hand, as Ys/Merriman is long out of business. Edson parts are usually not compatible.

Changing the whole system to Edson will be expensive. There may be repair options.

E32-3 - Pedestal Rebuild

Photo guide to step-by-step disassembly of pedestal steering: http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?14133-Yacht-Specialties-Pedestal-Disassembly-with-Photos This took longer than expected, often felt like the...

ericsonyachts.org

Here is a photo guide to such pedestals, with links to Edson.

Yacht Specialties Pedestal Disassembly, with Photos [Master Thread]

(Yacht Specialties/Merriman binnacle steering manual: https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/resources/merriman-binnacle-catalog.187/ ) ( Edson pedestals: https://backwinded.wordpress.com/2015/12/07/replacing-the-diesel-engines-throttle-shift-and-stop-cables/ also Edson 335 pedestal with Yanmar 3YM30...

ericsonyachts.org

 

[KS Dave]

If you decide to go the repair route, reach out to Anchors and Oars/Sailboat Parts in Grasonville, MD. I've had him ship me several parts to Kansas. Tell him what you're looking for and if he doesn't have it currently, he can keep an eye out from future boats he salvages.

 

[davehi]

Thanks for the videos. Very helpful
Will send a photo of the base
I could have another one fabricated at the yard where I am

 

[bumbugo]

If you decide to go the repair route, reach out to Anchors and Oars/Sailboat Parts in Grasonville, MD. I've had him ship me several parts to Kansas. Tell him what you're looking for and if he doesn't have it currently, he can keep an eye out from future boats he salvages.

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I just received a Merman/Yacht Specialties Pedestal from Anchors and Oars. It's an exact match, the cost was incredibly inexpensive. Anchors and Oars was very responsive as we worked through measurements and options. Our existing pedestal in corroding at the base at all the two of the bolt holes - the damage most likely hidden by paint and bondo prior to the PO taking possession. Happy to have the replacement but not looking forward to the installation. Give Anchors and Oars a try.

 

[Christian Williams]

I'll bet you'll enjoy the installation, especially if the replacement is an exact match. Getting the old one apart is only a problem if the big stainless machine screws into the aluminum on top are frozen, and you might not even need to bother with those. Do note whether your cable wires are currently crossed, so you can put them back correctly, not like I did. You've probably already seen pedestal disassembly and pedestal rebuild.

 

[davehi]

Here are some pics of the base. The right or forward edge of the base was repaired by po with some type of bonding material like JB weld?
Looks like the base needs to be replaced even though it does not move. I was lucky enough to remove the nuts on the retention bolts.
Letting CRC set in while I figure out what the next step is. Thanks for the Merman lead bumbugo.

 

[peaman]

Looks like the base needs to be replaced even though it does not move.

Agree that it should be replaced. In heavy weather, if you needed to very firmly brace yourself on the helm guard, "movement" could put you in a difficult condition without steering.

Also, that bubble in your compass can probably be dealt with by the compass manufacturer, or you can DIY by adding fluid and maybe replacing a seal.

 

[davehi]

Hi folks
Was able to remove the pedestal and have found a YS replacement
What type of sealant would you recommend for the bottom of the base to prevent water intrusion from the deck?

 

[peaman]

I would use butyl tape, preferably Bed-IT brand. Good guidance here for application.