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I recently replaced the old Raymarine ST-40 instruments with B&G Triton 2 at the helm. This involved removing the Yacht Specialties pedestal guard which required removing everything on the pedestal above sprocket. What I found wasn’t promising. The steering shaft has play that seems to be coming...

I bought a 1985 Ericson 32-3 last year (my second Ericson 32) and my Edson steering system is giving me issues. The steering cables keep jumping the quadrant during a hard tack. I thought it was just loose steering cables, so I tightened them. Now it happened for the 3rd time and I am puzzled. I...

Hello - New Ericson 27 owner, hoping to refinish the steering wheel, but can't get it off. Anyone have any suggestions? Was able to remove washer, nut, and tension bolt. It has a key, so not sure if the key has to be removed or the wheel will slide off, with some force and anti-corrosion spray...

This question was posted in a different thread I got some great suggestions on how to fix a flexing helm on a late 80s E34, to add specificity to the question as no E34 owners chimed in, I thought I would create a new thread on the topic: I just inspected an 89' E34 and found that the Edson...

(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...

Pedestal has "Edsen USA 0-398" marked on the bottom and on the top has "2nd" on the steering column. I also have a straight pedestal guard, the top plate, black plastic cover, clear yellow compass cover and hardware. This all came with an 85 30+ I purchased but I already have a fully...

All, I just stumbled on this bracket on eBay for anyone thinking of getting one. It ain't mine, I don't know who's selling it and I'll be just as poor after it sells. Glyn Judson, E31 hull #55, Marina del Rey, CA

Carnage in Atlantic Highlands/NJ Harbor last weekend. Somewhere betwee 15-20 boats tore off their moorings, some sank...quite impressive what the 'left-overs' of Ernesto coupled with the High over Canada were able to whip up. The rudder (despite brand new tight brake!) must have hit the stop...

On my E38-200 I want to lubricate and inspect the chain and linkage to the steering quadrant. Here's a picture of my pedestal. Anyone know how to remove the compass?

In a reply to the autopilot string, I mentioned that we heard a rather disconcerting "whining" from the helm on a port tack under moderate conditions. After removing the cover underneath the pedestal in the aft cabin and having the wheel moved lock to lock, we discovered that the ss lines are...

I have a '86 Ericson 30+ with an Edson wheel. Lately, I've notice a good 4 inches or more of play in the wheel. Any ideas as to what would cause this looseness in the steering? Thanks. - Rob