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3-11
Steering
It is important that you get the “feel” of your boat’s steering system. Turn the wheel from
full left to full right, and make sure the rudder is turning accordingly. The system should
operate freely and smoothly.
Figure 3-7. Turning with a Rudder
The steering system must be in good operating condition for
safe boat operation. Frequent inspection, lubrication, and
adjustment by your dealer is recommended.
All boats have a tendency to wander somewhat at slow speeds. A natural reaction to this
effect is to steer the boat back and forth in an attempt to compensate for wandering.
Invariably, the compensation will result in oversteer and only worsen the effect. Keep the
steering wheel in the center position, the boat will wander back and forth somewhat, but
the overall course will be a straight one.
KC-0199-A
BACKING TO LE F T
Turn wheel to left—Stern
will pull to left.
RIGHT TURN
Turn wheel to right—Stern
will move to left
.
LE F T TURN
Turn wheel to left—Stern
will move to right.
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WARNING