CHAPTER 4
STEERING SYSTEM
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NAV LTS
FWD
Underway
AFT
At Anchor
WIPERS
Washers
AUTO HORN
FWD Underway
1 Blast
AFT at Anchor
2 Blasts
Press to
Sound
HORN
Press when
Raising Rode,
Chain & Anchor
to Wash with
Fresh Water
PORT - STBD
OUTDRIVE
TRIM
BUTTONS
4.4
CONSOLE SWITCH PANEL
With the exception of the Anchor Washdown which is activated along with the “Windlass” breaker
(and must have the “Water Pressure” switch ON as does the washer function of the “Wiper”
switch) functions of this panel on the console are activated by turning on their respective breaker
switches on the DC Electrical Panel in the main saloon. Functions of the panel rocker switches
are described below the corresponding switch:
4.5
TRIM TAB SYSTEM
The trim tab breaker on the DC panel must be ON for
the unit to work. The vertical series of lights, on either
side of the Lenco panel are wired intuitively, so by
pushing down the starboard tab, the lights appear as
the bow leans down to starboard. (What’s physically
happening under the boat is: the port tab is going down
to lift the port aft corner of the boat to drop the
starboard bow).
Normally tabs are adjusted simultaneously with 2
fingers.
Trim tabs aren’t necessary at low or high speeds.
At speeds over 8 knots, trim tabs allow you to trim the
boat from side to side to compensate for crew location, gear placement or to counteract wind
pressure. The boat leans into the breeze. They are useful in lowering the bow for better visibility
or for powering into waves without pounding. Don’t hesitate to apply maximum tabs in the 15-22
knot range. At higher speeds in smooth water,when the boat naturally runs flatter or when running
downsea into the back of waves, it’s advisable to raise the trim tabs for dry running and control,
allowing the bow to lift.
