Fellow Sailors, My new-to-me 1985 Hunter 31 has a Merriman Pedestal. The portion of the pedestal "shell" through which the engine controls pass has shattered making shifting impossible. As you might expect, this happened while attempting to pull into a tight slip in strong winds. An awesomne experience for a new sailor! Does anyone know of a source for a replcement part or of a "fix"? Thanks, Greig Mitchell Cambridge, MD
Merriman Pedestal Parts/Repair
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Common problem
Unfortunately this is a common problem and nobody makes the part anymore. It was rumored that Edson purchased the old stock and it is now gone. I have seen one of these parts made of aluminum and was thinking about having a casting made over the winter if I can talk the owner into it. Perhaps Phil could find somebody to make the part like he has the steering brake. `In the past Edson has told people to buy a new system from them. Another solution is to purchase a single lever control and mount it on the pedestal or in the cockpit. Cheaper than replacing the whole system but not as convenient. Wish there were better solutions right now.
Unfortunately this is a common problem and nobody makes the part anymore. It was rumored that Edson purchased the old stock and it is now gone. I have seen one of these parts made of aluminum and was thinking about having a casting made over the winter if I can talk the owner into it. Perhaps Phil could find somebody to make the part like he has the steering brake. `In the past Edson has told people to buy a new system from them. Another solution is to purchase a single lever control and mount it on the pedestal or in the cockpit. Cheaper than replacing the whole system but not as convenient. Wish there were better solutions right now.
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