Hunter 50CC, Operation Manual

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Hunter 50
CC
• Underwater Gear
6.8
attaches to tiller level and secured by a safety pin which
holds the tiller baase and the lever together.
6.7.1 Before Using Emergency Tiller System
1. If the boat is equipped with autopilot, disengage the
system.
2. Ensure the safety pin on rudder quadrant is secured
in place.
3. Check on the rudder assembly, make sure the rudder
will rotate freely.
4. If steering gear jams, rudder will not turn from its quad-
rant. The tide rod linked between gear box and rudder
quadrant should be removed using appropriate tools.
Rudder should rotate freely as soon as the lock nuts are
loosened and removed.
5. If the boat is equipped with autopilot, you will need to
disconnect rudder sensor from rudder quadrant,
then the rudder quadrant should turn freely.
6.7.2 Use of Emergency Tiller System
1. Remove the stainless access plate which located in
front of transom cente seating on deck. Removing this
access plate using designated wrench to open the plate.
2. Remove the tiller base access cover. this access cover
is located on the center of aft cabin aft headliner.
3. Open aft cabin bunk aft lid. First, check on the possible
loose connection of the gear, bolts that were mounted
and secured on the rudder quadrant. Second, check on
the rudder stock, make sure the safety pin is inserted in
place.
5. Insert Tiller Base through access from outside through
deck to rudder quadrant. Install tiller lever into handle
base and have safety pin inserted.
6. Install the tiller assembly on rudder stock with the
safety pin inserted inplace.
7. Secure control line around tiller handle through hook
eye on tiller handle then lead lines port & starboard
through stern rail seats then on both aft winches. secur-
ing and tighting the sontrol sheeting on both jib furling
winches.
Note:
Use extremely caution when the boat is operating nunder
using of emergency tiller.
6.8 Back-Up Rudder System (Option)
WARNING
! !
Because the Backup Rudder System may
also be lost, Boat Operator MUST be able
to sail without a rudder or otherwise be
prepared to assemble a makeshift rudder.
6.8.1 SAFETY FIRST
1. BE SURE TO SECURE YOURSELF AND ANYONE
ASSISTING WITH RUDDER INSTALLATION WITH
A SAFETY HARNESS, SAFETY LINE AND WEAR A
PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVISE AT ALL TIMES.
2. Drop sails, cut engine power and deploy anchor dur-
ing installation to minimize stress on the backup system.
Do not attempt this installation with the propeller shaft
engaged.
3. Secure Rudder to preven t its loss. Always attach
safety/recovery lines to the eyes located on the top and
bottom of the rudder before attempting to install.
4. It is our recommendation that the Backup Rudder
System be stowed in an easily accessible location such
as an aft bulkhead.
6.8.2 Limitations on Backup Rudder System Use
1. Do NOT operate the boat over 4 knots with the
Backup Rudder System in place.
2. The system is not designed to handle the rigors of
racing or reaching full hull speed.
3. The Backup Rudder System is not designed or meant
to be a replacement for your boats originally equipped
rudder. The Backup Rudder System should only be
used to bring the boat to the closest port for a full repair.