Edgewater Networks 188 Center Console 2014, Owner Assistance Manual

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SEASTAR and BAYSTAR Hydraulic Steering Systems 3-1
OUTBOARD STEERING
CHAPTER
3
SeaStar Outboard Hydraulic Steering offers three models of steering
cylinders to suit most applications. The standard and most commonly
used model is the Front Mount Steering Cylinder HC5345/47/48/58.
The Side Mount Cylinder HC5370 and the Splashwell Mount Cylinder
HC5380. Before ordering it is necessary to determine the best possible
application for your boat, taking into account the hull design, speed and
usage of the boat. Keep in mind that engines today have become larger,
more power ful and heavier than in the past. Teleflex encourages you
to use the tables noted below and select your system accordingly.
1) Using the table below, select your design of boat as per speed,
hull design and horsepower.
2) Using the Application chart on page 3-5 choose the proper cylinder
and tiebar equipment as per your outboard engine. If your engine
is not noted, contact Teleflex or your Distributor for details.
3) Proceed to page 10-1 for details on fitting kits and par ticular
equipment that will be needed to add a second station and/or
and autopilot.
Selecting the outboard
steering system best
suited for your boat:
1 INFLATABLE: Boats manufacture from
waterproofed fabric which are inflated
with air in order to achieve their shape.
The bottom of the hull may be made
of fabric and/or fiberglass. They
typically have narrow transoms. Boats
may be single and/or dual engine, and
is generally slower than 40 mp/h
2 CRUISER: Cuddy/express/bridge
cruiser primarily designed for cruising.
It has overnight accommodations.
Typically rigged with two steering
stations. Boats may be single and/or
dual engine, and is generally slower
than 45 mp/h
3 RUNABOUT: Intended for day boating.
Typically a single engine, but, can be
a dual engine boat. This includes
tournament Ski boats and performance
outboards. Boat speeds are generally
slower than 60 mp/h
4 FISH “N” SKI: Single engine boat
designed for day fishing or skiing in
protected waters. Boats speeds are
generally slower than 40 mp/h
5 FISH BOAT: Boat primarily designed
and equipped for offshore fishing.
May be rigged with a second station
and may have single and/or dual
outboards. Speeds are generally
slower than 50 mp/h
6 CENTER CONSOLE: Boats with the
control station located on the center
line of the boat. Designed specifically
for fishing, may be single and/or dual
engine(s). Boat speeds are generally
slower than 65 mp/h.
7 BASS BOAT: Single engine designed
specifically for fishing in protected
waters and has a flat bottomed hull.
Generally per formance orientated
and speeds in excess of 60 mp/h.
8 PONTOON: Twin or triple hull boats.
Single and dual engine capable.
Generally speeds to not exceed 60
mp/h. Note: High steering loads when
equipped with engines over 115 HP.
9 CATAMARAN: Twin hull vessels.
Typically twin engine boats where the
use of a mechanical tiebar is not
possible. Speeds to not exceed 60
mp/h
10 COMMERCIAL/WORK/RESCUE/
RACE/: Any of the above noted
boats but used in a more severe
environment. Take special care when
selecting a system for these boats
to ensure that you have both
comfor table and safe steering.
TYPICAL BOAT DESIGNS