Carver 56 Voyager SE, Owner'S Manual

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5.7.2 Steering
Your boat uses a hydraulic steering system. The helm is connected to the
rudders through a hydraulic pump, a network of hydraulic lines, an oil
reservoir, a hydraulic cylinder, and a tiller tie rod. When the helm is
turned, oil pumps through the hydraulic line, which activates the hy-
draulic cylinder. The cylinder is connected to the tiller tie rod. Extend-
ing and retracting the cylinder moves the rudders, enabling you to steer
the boat. With hydraulic steering, the effort needed to turn the helm
remains the same regardless of the boat’s speed.
For the hydraulic steering system to operate properly, it must have an
adequate supply of hydraulic fluid and sufficient pressure within the
hydraulic pump and lines. Refer to the OEM information for details on
operating and maintaining the steering system.