Boston Whaler 280 Dauntless, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 3 • Systems Overview and Operation
R
280 Dauntless
Gyroscopic Stabilizer (Option)
The gyroscopic stabilizer (gyro), located inside an optional leaning
post configuration (see Figure 3.12.1), reduces boat roll motion
independent of boat speed. This keeps the vessel more stable for
moving around the boat and helps reduce motion sickness. To operate:
1. Open gyro's
Raw water seacock (see Figure 3.12.1).
2. In the head, turn on gyro power by pressing the GYRO
switch on the 12VDC Distribution panel.
3. At the helm display, navigate to the Home screen and
click on the Seakeeper icon to start up the gyro. Refer
to the owner’s packet for complete gyro instructions.
Gyroscopic Stabilizer (Option)
Figure 3.12.1
Gyroscopic stabilizer cover
prevents personnel or equipment
from contacting unit while in
operation; keep covered. Do not
step on or place anything on
cover. If contact is necessary
while unit’s flywheel is spinning,
lock control at helm display to
stop gyroscopic stabilizer from
precessing (tilting). Maintenance
should not be attempted unless
gyroscopic stabilizer is locked and
the flywheel has stopped spinning.
!
WARNING
1 Gyroscopic stabilizer
2 To thru hull outlet
3 From pump
4 Pump
5 Raw water seacock
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4
2
3
5