The base size is different, so it actually hangs off the fiberglass pedestal. There is still plenty of contact area for the unit - but the front corner off the bowl isn't going to fit.
The boat is a 79 and the head is a Jabsco compact twist/n lock unit. Derek.- ________________________________ From: John Jennings <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, April 10, 2010 7:24:35 PM Subject: Re: [IC27A] Installing Jabsco Head Derek Mount it directly on the fiberglass. If the old holes are a problem, use some Marinetex to fill in the old holes and drill your new holes. John J. Apr 10, 2010 04:39:19 PM, ic...@yahoogroups. com wrote: >I picked up a new compact Jabsco head to replace the old ITT/Jabsco on the >boat. The base of the new one is bigger than the old. My intention was to make >a wood baseplate for the new head and mount it to the fiberglass. Is this the >common practice? Anything I need to watch out for? > >Thanks > >Derek Atkin >#4297 > >
