1964 Cavalier 26' Futura-What is this??

[ChrisCav63]

HI CCABC Friends

Recently purchased this boat, but have no idea what this gizmo is. (Bought through a 2nd party, they didn't know either)

It sits in front of the helm, goes into the cabin above the headliner and heads towards the starboard side. Looks like a cable of some sort but its frozen. Haven't figured out where it ends.

Duane

[Captain Nemo]

That looks like it is a control for a searchlight that was mounted on the cabin top at one time.

[jfrprops]

Like the captain said....surely a spot light twist handle.....one of the cheaper models...likely not a "one mile ray" brand.
You can find one of those on Ebay.

John in Va..

[ChrisCav63]

Thanks All

Surely had me stumped. Searchlight is long gone so don't see the need to replace. Too many other things to work on.

Duane

[Captain Nemo]

Sometimes it's better to delete things to make things simpler. K-I-S-S method- keep it simple stupid,.

[tkhersom]

This is what the search light mechanism looks like on the bigger cruisers.
(the piece above the bell.)

Helm of American Beauty.

[jfrprops]

American Beauty....and what a beauty!

John in Va.