Grand Soleil 45’
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Steering gear maintenance
We recommend you to:
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check periodically the bushing and the rudder shaft thrust bearing, if necessary
lubricate them with silicone grease of the same type used for the winches;
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check frequently and, if necessary, adjust the stretching of the steering cables;
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lubricate the cables and the chain with SAE 30/40 oil;
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lubricate the steering wheel shaft with Teflon grease.
We advise you to consult the use and maintenance manual provided by the manufacturer and
delivered separately.
Emergency tiller
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The boat is also equipped with an emergency tiller, to be always kept close at hand
in the aft peak, so that you can immediately use it in case the steering wheel does not
work.
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This tiller must be inserted into its housing on top of the rudder shaft, after lifting the
helmsman’s platform lid. In this way, you can directly steer the rudder by hand.
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We strongly recommend you to train to correctly use this tiller also when in the dock, so as
not to be in trouble in case of emergency.
If the boat is equipped with the autopilot, this could be a possible alternative steering system.
Steering system
diagram
1)
Steering wheel
2)
Steering wheel blocking hub
3)
Cables-chain connection inspection
4)
Compass
5)
Cables pulley
6)
Circular rudder quadrant
7)
Self-aligning bushing on the hull
8)
Rudder shaft
9)
Bushing with thrust bearing
10)
Emergency tiller