C-Gypsy":34wst0ec said:
I bought my C-Dory 22 new in 2006. Because of total confusion on my part I gave up on having a second helm installed in the cockpit using the factory pedestal.
Sooo... Does the factory still offer the pedestal, and how complicated is it to install & configure?
I have a Honda 90 that is controlled from the inside helm. I have a Honda 9.9 (tiller model) that I would like to control from the cockpit helm.
To me it seems like it should be a simple job. But I am a network engineer, not a boat mechanic nor marine engineer.
Can someone PLEASE give me some insight on this? Perhaps pictures of a 22 cruiser with the cockpit helm?
Hi! I'm sorry you didn't get an answer sooner than this. :sad
I'll try to give you some ideas here. First, it is a simple job in concept but it takes a lot to pull it off because the components are realatively expensive and due to the space it takes up their are lots of compromises and decisions to be made. But...here goes...
The following assumes you have hydraulic steering; if not, nothing (practical) will work with regard to steering from a rear station.
I wouldn't (personally) install the pedestal (and I'm not aware that they ever made one for the CD22) due to the space requirement. Rather you could mount the helm directly on the rear bulkhead. With the standard hydraulic helm mounted on the bulhead the wheel will projuct into the cockpit about 10" or so. I'd go so far as to suggest a rear mount helm meaning the complete helm unit is installed under the galley counter and only the shaft sticks through the bulhead upon which the wheel is mounted. This will reduce the projection in the cockpit by around 6" leaving the wheel taking up about 4" of cockpit. This rear helm needs to be tee'd into the steering system to control the main engine and a tie bar added to control the kicker.
Once the wheel is in place I'd try to find a side mount controller to mount on the storage bin area on the starboard side. There are many choices here including those used for sailboat cockpits so it's just a matter of dimensions and what will physically fit (and looks good). The shift & throttle cables from this controller run directly to the kicker. Next you'll need fit a key switch nearby if you want remote electric start. Otherwise you can start the engine at the engine but you still need to install a kill switch at the rear helm for safety.
All totalled I'd say you'll spend about $1000 in parts (rough estimate). It would take a professional about 12 to 16 hours to install this so that's likely another $1000 to $1500.
Now...and this is a serious question...why? Given that the 9.9 kicker is never more than about 3 feet away from you if you're in the cockpit what is it that you're trying to accomplish with a rear helm setup? If you can explain what you're trying to do (i.e. - what situation you're trying to address) perhaps I can offer other solutions.
All the best...
