Drilling into/mounting to pedestal
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Drilling into/mounting to pedestal
I am looking at a couple of winter projects and the first of which is supplementing the folding woooden table (non Catalina standard) that I have attached to the pedestal with some sort of teak cup/binocular holder such as this
https://www.amazon.com/SeaTeak-62634-In ... 3466&psc=1
Has anyone mounted add ons to the pedestal fiberglass? If so was it a self tapping screw into a pilot hole, or a screw into a larger hole supplemented with 5200? or is the best thing to drill through and remove the instrument panel and use a nut and bolt solution? Any pictures of cupholders that work well would be appreciated or any advice on what not to do with hindsight.
Second thing I want to do is find and fit a winch handle holder in a suitably accessible but still out of the way place (the areas adjacent to the companionway are handy backrests when sat face aft, so not there). Anybody have a novel and tidy solution as to where they positioned the handle holder?
https://www.amazon.com/SeaTeak-62634-In ... 3466&psc=1
Has anyone mounted add ons to the pedestal fiberglass? If so was it a self tapping screw into a pilot hole, or a screw into a larger hole supplemented with 5200? or is the best thing to drill through and remove the instrument panel and use a nut and bolt solution? Any pictures of cupholders that work well would be appreciated or any advice on what not to do with hindsight.
Second thing I want to do is find and fit a winch handle holder in a suitably accessible but still out of the way place (the areas adjacent to the companionway are handy backrests when sat face aft, so not there). Anybody have a novel and tidy solution as to where they positioned the handle holder?
Last edited by cuthbert on Wed Feb 16, 2022 9:54 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Drilling into/mouting to pedestal
Only way I would do it is thru bolt with fender washer on the inside (all stainless steel).
You have to make strong enough that if someone is thrown into it in a seaway that it won't crack the FG.
Would not use 3m 5200 as you may want to remove it at some point.
You have to make strong enough that if someone is thrown into it in a seaway that it won't crack the FG.
Would not use 3m 5200 as you may want to remove it at some point.
Brett Wolfe
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"Vindaloo"
Ft Myers FL
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"Vindaloo"
Ft Myers FL
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Re: Drilling into/mouting to pedestal
Would something like this work - http://snapitproducts.com/snapit-marine ... ink-holder ? I've had something similar on my boat for the last 16 years and love it. It takes just a couple of seconds to mount or remove. No varnishing needed !!
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Re: Drilling into/mouting to pedestal
Regarding winch handle holder: I have a sleeve mounted on the forward post for the cockpit table. Easy to reach, out of the way.
As to hardware mounted the the pedestal: washer backing with a nut gets my support.
As to hardware mounted the the pedestal: washer backing with a nut gets my support.
Re: Drilling into/mouting to pedestal
I mounted this winch handle holder on the front of the pedestal near the bottom for a winch handle that can be reached from either side of the cockpit: https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=4189126
four pilot holes, for four small stainless steel screws that hold plastic hooks to fasten on and quickly remove the winch handle bag.
I don't have the cockpit table. I'm a big guy and don't need the obstruction getting from one side of the cockpit to the other
four pilot holes, for four small stainless steel screws that hold plastic hooks to fasten on and quickly remove the winch handle bag.
I don't have the cockpit table. I'm a big guy and don't need the obstruction getting from one side of the cockpit to the other
Mike Emery
S/V Amnesia
Cat350 #169
S/V Amnesia
Cat350 #169
Re: Drilling into/mouting to pedestal
I used two of these drink holders from Edson.
https://edsonmarine.com/single-clamp-on ... poly-base/
They tuck up close to the pedestal, are sturdy, adjustable, low maintenance, don’t mess with the sunbrella wheel/table cover. The boat is tucked away for the season lest I get you a photo.
Highly recommend. I keep the my binoculars in the center “ice box” right next to my cell phone.
https://edsonmarine.com/single-clamp-on ... poly-base/
They tuck up close to the pedestal, are sturdy, adjustable, low maintenance, don’t mess with the sunbrella wheel/table cover. The boat is tucked away for the season lest I get you a photo.
Highly recommend. I keep the my binoculars in the center “ice box” right next to my cell phone.
Re: Drilling into/mouting to pedestal
Winch handle..down low on the stainless support tube for the table facing forward but it seemed to get hit or in the way too often. So I removed it. I keep two tucked between the line bags on the coach house roof either side of the companionway. Easily close enough to the primaries or the winches for halyards. Never seem to dislodge.
Re: Drilling into/mouting to pedestal-winch handle holders
I have a white, semi flexible plastic winch holder which I affixed to the forward pedestal leg of the cockpit table. I took a razor and placed two small parallel slits toward the top of the holder, threaded a hose clamp thru it and around the pedestal leg and screwed it shut. That way I can move it any time I want without making permanent holes. Additionally, I have two identical winch holders attached in the same way, in the same place, side by side for two winch handles; 1 shorter for me and the other normal size for everyone else. They are easily accessible for either winch. I've never moved them and just scrub/hose them down with the rest of the cockpit when needed. Hope this helps.
Teri
Teri
Re: Drilling into/mouting to pedestal
Specifically regarding add on's to the pedestal, I have attached a SNAPIT Binnacle Drink/Binocular holder that was specifically designed for the C350 Pedestal...we love it
This link shows a similar version for a Generic Pedestal holder: http://snapitproducts.com/snapit-marine ... ink-holder
I suppose if someone was interested they could reach out directly to SNAPIT for the exact C350 version
This link shows a similar version for a Generic Pedestal holder: http://snapitproducts.com/snapit-marine ... ink-holder
I suppose if someone was interested they could reach out directly to SNAPIT for the exact C350 version
Mike Emery
S/V Amnesia
Cat350 #169
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Re: Drilling into/mouting to pedestal
I built my own out of Starboard.
Beveled wedges go inside the pedestal so the assembly remains level when tightened.
Once installed, I plugged the forward ends of the countersunk holes to hide the screw heads.
I built a pattern out of plywood to test the fit and to use as a template for the router bit for the Starboard.
Bob
Beveled wedges go inside the pedestal so the assembly remains level when tightened.
Once installed, I plugged the forward ends of the countersunk holes to hide the screw heads.
I built a pattern out of plywood to test the fit and to use as a template for the router bit for the Starboard.
Bob
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Re: Drilling into/mounting to pedestal
That worked - Snapit 9.5" x 1.125" tube diameter the M version of the link.KenKrawford wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 4:55 am Would something like this work - http://snapitproducts.com/snapit-marine ... ink-holder ? I've had something similar on my boat for the last 16 years and love it. It takes just a couple of seconds to mount or remove. No varnishing needed !!
Many thanks.
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Re: Drilling into/mouting to pedestal-winch handle holders
Thanks , would you have a photo of your setting pleasetranquil wrote: ↑Wed Jan 26, 2022 11:49 am Additionally, I have two identical winch holders attached in the same way, in the same place, side by side for two winch handles; 1 shorter for me and the other normal size for everyone else. They are easily accessible for either winch. I've never moved them and just scrub/hose them down with the rest of the cockpit when needed.
Happily sailing on "fuzion III" (Hull 452) in Québec, Canada
Re: Drilling into/mounting to pedestal
I dont have a photo, but I bought a regular plastic winch holder from a marine supply (generic photo I attempted to attach), took a razor knife and cut a slit on each side close to the back, large enough to slip a large hose clamp thru and camped it to/around the front table leg. I have two of them, one on each side for easy access to each winch. Does not impede the table when down. Can remove at any time; I just clean it when I clean the cockpit.
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