Grady-White Boats Gulfstream 232, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 8: Gulfstream 232
Power Assist Hydraulic Steering
The engine ignition switches must be on for this system to function. The power assist hydraulic
pump is activated simply by turning the steering wheel. The hydraulic pump senses the motion of
the hydraulic fluid from the helm and pumps fluid in the cylinders at the engine accordingly. The
power assist pump is located in the aft rigging compartment under the rigging lid in the cockpit
floor. Over-current protection is provided by a 50A fuse located on the positive terminal of battery
bank #2. This system is compatible with multiple steering stations and the use of an autopilot. Refer
to the power assist owner’s manual in your Owner’s Packet for more information.
Shore Power
The shore power feature provides AC current to the battery charger located in the aft rigging
compartment. This is a dedicated system, supplying power only to the battery charger. It does not
supply current to any other panels or devices on your boat. The shore power is used by connecting
the heavy duty cable supplied with the boat to an appropriate external power source. This cable
provides power to the boat’s shore power inlet that is wired to the breaker under the aft starboard
gunwale.
Connecting The Shore Power
1. Verify that the external power source is a 3 wire grounded system with amperage and
voltage ratings compatible with the boat’s AC system ratings.
2. Be sure there is sufficient cable length to allow for normal movement between the boat
and the dock.
3. Turn the circuit breaker under the starboard gunwale off. Turn the circuit breaker at the
dock outlet off.
4. Connect the shore power cable at the boat inlet first.
5. Connect the shore power cable at the dock outlet and turn the dock outlet circuit breaker
on.
6. Turn the circuit breaker under the starboard gunwale on. Note: Test circuit breaker
monthly by pressing the test button and then resetting.
C A U T I O N
The retaining ring on the shore power cable plug should be screwed on the threaded portion of
the boat inlet to prevent the cable from working loose or becoming detached when in use. If
your shore power cable is missing this ring, or showing signs of wear or burn marks around the
terminals where it plugs into the inlet, it should be replaced immediately. A loose fitting plug
will create electrical resistance that can lead to a fire hazard.
Disconnecting The Shore Power
1. Switch the circuit breaker under the starboard gunwale off.
2. Switch the circuit breaker at the dock outlet off.