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tomara
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Initially Posted - 03/27/2006 : 10:10:11

I want to add a pedastal guard to my 2002 C250WK that is currently on the water at a Lake Texoma dock slip.

1. Is this addition relatively easy to self install or is this installation best done by the marina sevice personnel?

2. Also, is it best to pre-wire the pedastal guard for any future equipment or Navpods that could be added onto the pedastal in the future?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Tommy

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2002 C250WK #613

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Al
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Response Posted - 03/27/2006 : 12:44:57

It's relatively easy and I'd elect to do it myself, then you know it's done right. Attach the bracket to the binnacle first, then position the pedestal perpendicular to the deck and mark your holes. Don't skimp when you drill the holes on the inside of the pedestal (covered by the NavPod) and the holes in the deck, and be sure to chamfer them well, especially the ones for the NavPod. Yes, I'd put a few spare 14 AWG wires in there for future use, and use both sides of the pedestal, one side for power and one side for signal.

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frog0911
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Response Posted - 03/27/2006 : 14:53:52

I would install my self, matter of fact I did, but I would not do any wiring. Drilling into the pedestial before you decide what NAVPOD you intend to install could be a mistake. The NAVPOD position should be determined first with the real thing not a guess then drill the holes required to match. Using both sides, one for power and the other for data is a good idea if you plan to use a GPS data transfer to other instruments.

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tomara
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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 11:05:13

Al and Frog:
OK. Now I'll think and read some more about what I want to do on the pedastal guard.
There's always more to do on these projects than I initally thought.

I knew sailing would be a great hobby.
WOW! Mods are a whole separate category of hobby I didn't expect.

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SEAN
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Response Posted - 03/29/2006 : 16:57:32

I installed mine to , I thought it was a little to tall , so I cut it down I think 16 inches . I used a heavy duty pipe cutter from (harborfreight.com)
It makes a nice square cut . only $9.99

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Al
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Response Posted - 03/30/2006 : 20:43:44

"I knew sailing would be a great hobby.
WOW! Mods are a whole separate category of hobby I didn't expect.

"

Tommy, you should engrave that on your mantle, printed on your checkbook, listed on your divorce docs...

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