The most immediate issues were:
- Access to the rudder post - not good.
- Rudder post keyway - none.
- Mounting location/method for the RAM - building one.
- Clearance for the RAM/actuator - between the exhaust and manual bilge pump drain hoses.
The new Edson steering arm temporarily installed on the rudder post and have confirmed the RAM attachment point at 8.5". This limits the required travel of the ram actuator to 11" between stops - the Garmin design spec says to not exceed 11.57"
Ready to glass in mounting cleats to support the RAM Shelf
I just finished cutting a new access port in the aft cabin so that set screw holes can be drilled into the rudder post. There is no keyway on the rudder post so once the new steering arm is in final position two set screw holes will have to be drilled.
The Ram will be attached to the top of the shelf and the ECU will be installed below it. A plywood/epoxy shield will cover everything once installed so that there is no risk of damage from the elements or from anything that might be stashed in the locker.
Still trying to determine the best place to install the CCU (Compass).
I will add images and additional installation notes as the project progresses.
Thanks for the input Simon.......
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