Using a Capilano Helm
 

Does anyone have any extra reinforcements behind the dash to hold the weight of that heavy ass helm? how much space does it take up?

Thanks!

my 30 motion has that helm dont recall the length but there are no reinforcements behind the dash

I did that retro on a 26, back in the 90's. As I recall we did use some marine plywood I believe on the inside to help support the beast. Sorry but I can't help with actual dimensions. Think we used either #8 or 10 lines? Once completed makes a nice tight system. Good luck!

Just a heads up for People installing a Capilano on a Rum Runner: it barely fits. Bolted up, the hose fittings are wedged against the fwd bulkhead. you need a good bit of elbow grease to get it up in there. I'll add some pics today

i took out the speedo and took a pic looking down through the hole. as you can see it is a very tight fit. But it does fit. FYI
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l9...an/photo-4.jpg

Yeah,

I'd say that is a littel tight. Just noticed ya have lauderdale listed as a location, is your boat here? When ya wanna run??

Boat is at Thunderboat marina. All i have to do is mount the motor and fill the steering. been sick since thursday night, and hevent gotten anything done

Cool.

Let me know when ya wanna go for a ride:drink: