Long story, but recently a jammed autohelm caused the post to be partially ripped off the pedestal. It should be a relatively easy fix - re-drill and tap the pedestal for larger bolts. (there is no way I can put nuts on the inside of the pedestal without major disassembly of the steering gear) Question for engineers on the list.... which will be stronger - a bolt with courser threads (less threads per inch) or one with finer threads? I am estimating that the thickness of the pedestal wall is somewhere between 1/8 and 3/16 inch thick.
Jonathan Indigo C&C35MkIII - (Milford awaiting haul-out)
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