The swinging pedestal is a very smart solution in
creating a multiple steering position with the minimum in space lost in
the cockpit. The pedestal can swing from port to starboard and can be
fixed in three positions. As shown in above illustration, a swing
pedestal with a 800 mm wheel can simulate a 2500 mm wheel.
The conventional way of steering a typical 45' and bigger
race/cruising yacht would be to use a twin pedestal configuration as
shown in orange in the above illustration. The downside of this solution
is the lost space in the cockpit, the narrow passage between the wheels
and the complicated steering mechanics under deck.
The under deck solution for the swinging pedestal is much
easier as twin wheel steered systems. The above illustration shows a
typical cable system solution.
The above illustration shows the very direct and easy to
install transmission solution.
The WP900 swinging pedestal.
The WP900 pedestal solution is completely made of high
strength aluminium 6082. Due to this build method, the weight is
relatively low with 19 Kgs and the construction is very strong and
stiff. The swing angle and pedestal height is variable. Please click on
the pictures for a larger view. Hi-resolution pictures are available on
our
FTP site. Cad drawings can be found in our
CAD-library.
General measurements
The swing mechanism
The WP900 swing mechanism is easy to operate by foot
pedal. The pedal switch only has to be opened by foot and will click in
the next position when reached. Please click on the pictures for a
larger view.
The under deck
The WP900 pedestal is equipped with a water drain. All the bearings in
the central shaft are made of stainless 316 and proper PUR seals are
fitted to guarantee no water will enter the boat. Different sprockets
can be mounted on the central shaft. Please click on the picture for a
larger view.
Pictures of
IBIZA 40 with swing pedestal
32WH7Wy6
Elan 310 with Jefa swing pedestal
click this image to see the build card of this system
Sirius 35 with WP900 swing pedestal
Price overview
WP900 swinging pedestal with 25 mm taper
Part
No.
Description
Price
in Euro
WP900-11
WP900 swing pedestal with 11 teeth 5/8" st.st. sprocket
€
2.399
WP900-13
WP900 swing pedestal with 13 teeth 5/8" st.st.
sprocket
€ 2.399
WP900-15
WP900 swing pedestal with 15 teeth 5/8" st.st.
sprocket
€ 2.399
WP900-17
WP900 swing pedestal with 17 teeth 5/8" st.st.
sprocket