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Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges
Steering
Hydraulic Steering System
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Your yacht features a hydraulic steering system.
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Check the fluid level in the hydraulic steering reservoir at each helm every time you use your yacht.
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Yacht steering is not self-centering.
Rudder Stuffing Gland
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The rudder stuffing gland is part of the assembly
where the rudders emerge from the bottom of your
yacht.
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The rudder stuffing gland should not leak any water.
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If a leak develops, it can usually be stopped by tighten-
ing the stuffing gland nuts slightly.
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Do not over tighten the stuffing gland nuts.
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If stuffing gland leakage becomes excessive, packing
replacement can be performed as follows:
1. Remove your yacht from the water.
2. Loosen the stuffing gland nuts and back the stuffing
gland from the sleeve.
3. Remove the old packing.
4. Wrap new packing around the shaft.
5. Cut the rings with a razor blade at an angle approximately 30 degrees to the long axis of the shaft.
6. Stagger the ends of each ring around the shaft and insure that the rings are at the bottom in the sleeve.
7. Tighten the stuffing gland nuts until resistance is felt.
Shift/Throttle Controls
Read all of the information about the shift/throttle controls in the shift/throttle controls’ manual, the engine operation
manual, and the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual.
Engine Synchronization (If Equipped)
Follow the instructions in the synchronization section of the shift/throttle controls’ manual.
TILLER ARM
RUDDER STUFFING
GLAND
UPPER RUDDER
BEARING SUPPORT
DETAIL VIEW OF TYPICAL RUDDER SYSTEM
LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!
Improper maintenance of shift/throttle hardware may cause a sudden loss of control!
WARNI N G! !