WP850 cable “A-frame” steering pedestal

The WP850 pedestal

The WP850 “A-frame” pedestal solution is Jefa’s answer to the demand for a strong, light and affordable pedestal for the growing number of cruiser/racers which require a modern steering solution. The pedestal is completely made of high strength aluminium 6082. To protect the pedestal against the tough environment it’s alochromed (chromate conversion coating) and after that powder coated resulting in an long lasting finish. This build method results in a relatively low weight (7.5 Kgs) and a very strong and stiff construction. Due to a very flexible build method, the pedestal height is variable.
Brake spinner is not included and should be ordered separately.

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Jefa 850 series steering pedestal variations

  • Jefa has a wide range of steering wheels which fit on all our pedestals and steerers.
  • On request the standard BS25 bulkhead steerer on WP850 can be change to a BS50 as a possibility to get the wheel 34 mm closer to the pedestal.
  • Jefa’s integrated steering disengagement unit can be installed on WP850 as an easy, safe and fully invisible unit to disengage the steering wheel while sailing.
  • A GUA800-R guardrail can be installed on the pedestal. The robust 32 mm diameter stainless steel 316 guardrail is firmly attached with a bracket to the pedestal offering a strong support when moving around in the cockpit.
  • With a GUA800E-R forward bend extended guardrail (called kick-back guardrail) it is possible to mount an instrument pod for the mounting of instruments, buttons and joysticks.

The following illustrations show the most common combinations.

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Jefa 100 series guardrail feet

The Jefa type 100 guardrail feet are unique in the world as they not only secure the guardrail firmly to the cockpit floor, but they also provide a watertight solution when cables have to go through the cockpit floor. The only part visible from the outside is a 5 mm high, 40 mm diameter black ring as the top of the guardrail foot is inserted into the stainless steel tube. A 3 mm O-ring makes sure no water will enter from outside. Jefa steering produces 3 types of guardrail feet. Type 1 is supplied when no penetration to the cockpit floor is required for engine control or instrument cables. Type 2 is supplied when engine control or instrument cables have to go through the cockpit floor with a maximum thickness off 45 mm. Type 3 is supplied when engine control or instrument cables have to go through the cockpit floor with a maximum thickness off 95 mm.

Jefa WP850 cable steering pedestals

The 25 mm steering shaft is equipped with the standard international 1″ taper to fit all Jefa wheels up to 1500 mm diameter. The steering shaft has 2 high efficiency 25 mm ball bearings, which are double sealed and pre-lubricated for a long and maintenance free life. The lip seal at the front is the especially developed Jefa PUR seal, which contains no metal parts for a life long problem free usage.
The pedestal can be equipped with multiple sprockets to match the turns starboard to port as specified. Please look at the table for choosing the the sprocket size in relation to the quadrant radius.
The WP600 pedestal can be used for open wire systems with custom cross wire and parallel wire idlers. These idlers have large base plates for a a firm clamping of the deck between the deck flange of the pedestal and the base plate. The idlers are mounted with pedestal mounting studs, so no additional mounting bolts are necessary.

Jefa WP850 cable steering pedestal dimensions

  • The standard height of the pedestal are 650 mm. Custom heights are available at request.
  • The pedestal mounting studs are available in multiple lengths to suit the cockpit floor thickness. The mounting studs are positioned on a square of 150 by 80 mm. Distance between pedestal base varies with pedestal height
  • The cable offset relative to the middle of the pedestal is 6 mm.

DATA TABLE

Jefa WP850 cable steering pedestals and accessories

Part No.Description
WP850-11WP850 A-frame pedestal with 11 teeth 5/8" st.st. sprocket
WP850-13WP850 A-frame pedestal with 13 teeth 5/8" st.st. sprocket
WP850-15WP850 A-frame pedestal with 15 teeth 5/8" st.st. sprocket
WP850-17WP850 A-frame pedestal with 17 teeth 5/8" st.st. sprocket
WP850-ID1WP850 idler set with 100 mm delrin sheaves
WP850-ID2WP850 idler set with 140 mm delrin sheaves
GUA800-RWP350, WP600 and WP800 guardrail, incl. bracket and guardrail feet
GUA800E-RWP350, WP600 and WP800 extended guardrail, incl. bracket and guardrail feet
WS-DISDisengagement unit integrated in steerer/pedestal
ST100654pcs mounting studs M10x65mm (80) with nut
ST100804pcs mounting studs M10x80mm (95) with nut
ST101204pcs mounting studs M10x120mm (135) with nut

The WP850 pedestals are available in custom heights from 400 to 800 mm. Please specify on order.

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