BENETEAU First 20, Owner'S Manual

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11.1 GENERAL POINTS
- The steering system is an important safety feature. For this reason, the annual inspection of the whole system must be carried out by a professional engineer.
11.2 CENTREBOARD
Operation:
Approximately 57 turns are required to move the centreboard from the furthest position in one direction to the other.
To sail with the centreboard down, lower the centreboard fully then raise it one or two turns so that the system is always under tension.
When your boat is slipped, do not forget to grease the centreboard system worm gear at least twice a year.
If your boat is fitted with a system to keep the centreboard in the lowered position in the event of capsize, this must always remain in place.
NOTE: For optimum steering system function, it is advised to raise the centreboard after every time it is used.
To raise the centreboard operate the mechanism in a clockwise direction.
To lower the centreboard operate the mechanism in an anti-clockwise direction.
Steering system