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3.
THE BATTERIES (fig. 17—page 9 & fig. 32)
3.1 2 batteries are provided which can be connected in parallel with the supplied “Y”
connector. (see fig 17– page 9)
3.2 One battery will power 3 to 5 hours sailing depending on load and usage.
3.3 Never allow the batteries to go dead flat. Charge batteries one at a time, leave them
overnight on the trickle charger supplied. (fig 33)
3.4 Spray the battery plugs with corrosion guard.
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4.
THE HELM WINCH (fig 23)
4.1 The helm winch has limit switches which limit
the travel of the tillers.
4.2 There is a clutch which disengages the steering
line drum from the servo motor allowing for manual
steering. To engage the servo assist steering it is
easiest to engage the clutch by pushing the manual
joystick hard over to one side and run the winch
hard over the same way, then screw in the drum to
engage the clutch.
4.3 To align the steering see maintenance and trou-
bleshooting. (8.10 on page 19)
Fig. 32
Fig. 33
Fig. 23