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Old 12-23-2010, 08:27 AM
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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?

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Old 12-23-2010, 07:24 PM
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my 30 motion has that helm dont recall the length but there are no reinforcements behind the dash
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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!
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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
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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
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Originally Posted by sixmassive
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
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??
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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
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Originally Posted by sixmassive
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
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