Replace/upgrade and relocate helmbox

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myles
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Replace/upgrade and relocate helmbox

Post by myles »

Hi,

2005 26M. Help please.
My helm box has seen better days.
Can I buy a new one? From where?
Will a later incarnation fit my 2005 pedestal?
Also, I'd like to gain more room in the cockpit, fore of the helmbox. The pedestal currently leans fore. Can I simply rotate the pedestal (and reverse the helmbox) so that it is leaning aft? I appreciate this will severely restrict the room between the helmbox and the Captain's seat but I intend to remove the factory fitted seat and replace it with a narrower tip-up teak seat.

Thanks.
OverEasy
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Re: Replace/upgrade and relocate helmbox

Post by OverEasy »

Hi Myles

Have you tried calling Blue Water Yachts?
If they don’t carry it they may be able to direct you to an alternative.
Ph: 206-282-4261
http://shop.bwyachts.com

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Russ
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Re: Replace/upgrade and relocate helmbox

Post by Russ »

As mentioned in the post above, BWY has the parts.

As for making more room, check out this thread.

https://macgregorsailors.com/forum/view ... =8&t=28233
--Russ
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Re: Replace/upgrade and relocate helmbox

Post by OverEasy »

Sheppie62 did a great job with his pedestal!
:) :) 👍🏆
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