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Great idea for using the hole saw to get the radii, Joe, consider it stolen! Wonderful workmanship, as well. May I ask where you got the neck support and strap for the fire extinguisher.

Re. the console style, there are two things I do not like about my winged console: the wings themselves (port wing in particular) and that boss on the top for (I assume) a compass mount.

It sounds like the port wing will prevent me from using one of the cost effective (re. cheap) Teleflex mechanical NFB steering systems due to interference with the wheel. I may have to stick with the Big T.

I think the boss is just ugly. It probably stiffens the top and helps prevent water from pooling, but it doesn't seem very useful otherwise. I rebuild (new seals, fluid) a Ritchie Helmsman HD-75 compass for the boat. It's mounting base is not circular. I may just cut out the boss and glass in the hole.

Thanks for the information.