I have been lamenting my un-techie cockpit as compared to the newer boats as I mentioned in a previous thread. This week at the Annapolis show, I think I found the answer. The new Edson Vision series pedestal is their suggested replacement for our older pedestals. The Edson Vision is now standard in the new models like the 385. A few benefits.....Requires no drilling - bolt holes match, ability to mount a 4000 autopilot, includes integral pedestal guard, room for flush-mount compass, room for radar/GPS display without an extra "pod" and, per the Edson guy, a TON of space to run all the wires and cables. This looks like the solution, what do you all think?
[url]http://www.edsonmarine.com/products/vision2/index.php[/url]
Mike
Deja Vu
1991 MK I # 1106
Marina del Rey, CA
Snazzy! I like it.
Larry Brandt
S/V High Flight #2109
Pacific Northwest, PDX-based
2002 C-36 mkII SR/FK M35B
Looks like a good idea....I like it!
Gary Bain
S/V "Gone With The Wind"
Catalina 36', Hull #: 1056, Year: 1990, Engine: M-35
Standard Rig
Moored: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Home: Auburn, Maine
I forgot to mention that on the right side it has the new combo forward/reverse lever which controls both gearing and throttle in one lever, just like the new models.:)
Mike
Deja Vu
1991 MK I # 1106
Marina del Rey, CA
Not bad looking but the issues I see for my situation is that I'd loose my cockpit table and possibly my drink/bino holder currently mounted to the binnicle guard. The drink/bino holder might still fit but it looks like I'd loose the mounting for the table.
Also, with the smaller foot print, it seems it would uncover the holes through the deck where the autopilot wiring is routed.
Bill Boggs
s/v Palmetto Moon
1991 C36, Hull 1128
Herrington Harbor South
Chesapeake Bay