NavPod TP325 Top Plate f/Converting Merriman/Yacht Specialties Steering Systems to 12" Wide 1.25" Diameter AngelGuard

The NavPod TP325 Top Plate for Converting Merriman/Yacht Specialties Steering Systems to 12" Wide 1.25" Diameter AngelGuard is the conversion solution serious helm operators turn to when upgrading legacy steering setups. If you've spent years fighting an aging Merriman or Yacht Specialties steering arrangement, you know the limitations—sluggish feedback, hard-to-mount modern accessories, and incompatibility with current-generation instrumentation pods. This top plate bridges that gap, allowing you to retrofit your wheel pedestal to accept a modern 12-inch-wide guard pod without tearing out your entire steering column.

Engineered as a direct mechanical interface, the TP325 mounts cleanly to your existing steering system and provides the precise 1.25-inch-diameter bore needed to accept standard AngelGuard tubes and fittings. The conversion plate's 11-by-4-inch footprint fits the mounting geometry of Merriman and Yacht Specialties pedestals without modification, and its compact 3-pound weight won't stress your helm structure. This is NavPod's purpose-built hardware—stainless or powder-coated steel construction that handles saltwater spray and the constant micro-vibrations of your steering drive without creep or loosening.

Retrofit boaters, charter operators, and fleet managers benefit most from this plate when consolidating aging steering platforms into a modern instrumentation strategy. Installation is straightforward—bolt the TP325 to your pedestal, thread your AngelGuard pod onto the 1.25-inch diameter mount, and you're ready to add GPS, depth, and speed displays without replacing your steering core. Whether you're upgrading a 25-year-old center console or standardizing steering across a small fleet, this conversion plate delivers the compatibility and reliability that comes from NavPod's marine-grade engineering.