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Oceanis 351
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13.4. STEERING SYSTEM
Wheel steering has become increasingly popular over the years in lieu of a tiller.
Reasons for this preference include more cockpit space, and ease of steering over a
long cruise.
13.4.1.
Wheel Steering.
Wheel steering remotely turns the rudder on your boat using a quadrant bolted to
the rudder post and connected to the wheel through a chain and cable system. A
stop assembly allows approximately 90 degrees of travel, and prevents rudder over-
travel which could damage the cable and chain assemble.
13.4.2.
Wheel steering installation
1.
Rudder
2.
Rudder Tube
3.
Equilibrium Ring
4.
Lower Rudder Bearing
5.
Upper Rudder Bearing
6.
Locking Ring
7.
Locking Pin
8.
Steering Cable
9.
Lower Sheave Assembly
10.
Quadrant Pin
11.
Quadrant
12.
Emergency Tiller Cover Plate
13.
Wheel
14.
Wheel Hub
15.
Chain
16.
Wheel Brake
17.
Emergency Tiller
13.4.3.
Wheel Steering Operation
.
Wheel steering requires use in order to obtain familiarity with it. A feel for your
boat will develop and a sensitivity to conditions will increase your control.
NOTE:
When backing under auxiliary power in reverse gear, it is necessary to
maintain a hold on the steering wheel the entire time. The rudder and steering
Summary of Contents for Oceanis 351
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