CHAPTER 4
STEERING SYSTEM
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34z
4.6
PRECISION PILOT & SKYHOOK
For operating instructions, please read
carefully the section beginning on SOM 35.
Briefly, when engines are first started the
“standy” light blinks. Once the engines are
taken out of nuetral or the joystick is operated
the “standby” light glows steadily.
To operate the autopilot on the current
heading, push “Auto Heading” to activate. To
de-activate, push “Auto Heading” again (not
“standby” as with Raymarine).
To operate “Skyhook”, put the engines in
“NEUTRAL”, then push the “Skyhook” button
to hold the boat on a constant compass
bearing and GPS position. This is very handy for picking up a mooring by putting the bow on the
pick-up wand, then pushing “Skyhook”. Walk to the bow and secure the mooring, then deactive
“skyhook” by pushing the button again and shut down the engines. This feature comes in handy
when approaching a marina or fuel dock alone and you need to get out the docklines and
fenders, or when watching a sailboat race and want to take some pictures of the start or finish...
perfectly aligned with the start/finish line. Punch “Skyhook”, let the computer take over while you
get some award winning photographs.
4.7 WINDSHIELD OPERATION
While the triple windshield design creates individual windows that are smaller than those on
the 34z, some owners have found that a stick with a rubber can tip is a handy way to push
the windows out and assist in lowering them, without having to stretch over the console.
We have investigated various electric options but have been unable to find any system that
wasn’t ungainly, unsightly, tight, or unable to fully raise the windows for the open “flybridge”
effect for good ventilation or perfect visibility at night or in fog. To travel at 14-15 knots
without being blasted by the wind. Simply move slightly toward the centerline of the boat
rather than directly behind the wheel to get out of the wind flow.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS The 40z is fitted with three windshield wipers. To activate the function,
turn ON the breaker labeled “Wipers” on the DC Panel and also be sure that the “Fresh Water
Pump” breaker is ON for the washer function to operate.
To operate all 3 wipers at once, momentarily push the rocker switch slightly forward to the first
detente. To operate just the starboard wiper, push the rocker switch, all the way forward.
To change the wiper speed: While either all 3 or just the starboard wiper is operating, quick push
the rocker switch all the way forward. Each quick push changes the speed.
To operate the wash function for either all 3 wipers or just the starboard washer, PUSH and
HOLD the rocker switch all the way forward until water jets appear.
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If the wiper’s washer system is to be used in sub-freezing temperatures, a
separate system must be installed which utilizes anti-freeze.
