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MCCONAGHY DEVELOPED AND PERFECTED THE CARBON FIBRE
STEERING PEDESTALS AND SYSTEMS IN THE PROVING GROUNDS OF THE
AMERICA’S CUP, SUPER MAXI AND OCEAN RACING CAMPAIGNS.
For more than 40 years, McConaghy has produced some of the
strongest, lightest most dependable Pedestal and Steering
Systems on the water today. Seven out of this seasons Volvo
Ocean Race yachts depended on McConaghy Steering Systems!
• The Bullet Head Pedestal
Designed to provide
minimum windage, the
"Bullet Head" pedestal
is the choice of many of
the Americas Cup
Syndicates,
The Bullet Head can hold
a single or dual
steering head system
with an easily removable
bearing retainer.
Made from Autoclave
cured prepreg carbon
fibre, these are
extremely light-weight.
Length: up to 2m
• The Grand Prix
Designed and built for the unknown, the
“Grand Prix” pedestal is the preference of
Volvo Ocean Racing
campaigns.
This
pedestal can be finished in clear or painted finishes, and
can be fitted with any wheel via McConaghy’s steering
shafts, which allow for a variety of chain and rope
configurations.
Length: up to 2m
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Built not just for their own yachts, McConaghy also supply
performance builders and individual racers around the world.
Consequently, McConaghy Steering Pedestals and Systems are
found on yachts ranging from Farr 40’s and TP 52’s to Mini
and Super Maxi’s, from Australia to Europe, the Americas
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