distorted. The fluid should be changed annually under normal conditions and every six months during
times of heavy usage. If your steering does
not operate properly, check the following:
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Drive entanglements
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Level of the hydraulic steering fluid
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Hoses and/or fittings for leaks
•
Air in the steering system.
To properly check the steering system on the 23 Sport, start by turning the steering wheel port to
starboard. If the engine does not respond the same time as the steering wheel is being turned, this
means that there is air in the steering system and the steering system needs re-bleeding. When there is
air in the steering, the steering wheel will feel “loose”. Contact your dealer to have them bleed the
steering system.
Hydraulic Tilt Upgrade (Optional)
Tilt steering is available when your engine package includes hydraulic steering.
Power Trim
The power trim unit is located on the engine and can be operated by using the trim button on the engine
or by using the trim toggle switch on the binnacle. To ensure the power trim is working, start by pressing
the toggle trim switch in the up position and trim the engine to the full up position. Repeat the same
process by pressing the trim toggle switch down and the engine will go into the full down position. See
the Trim and Tilt information in the Operations section of this manual.
Steering Wheel
The stainless steel steering wheel is mounted at the helm along with the
binnacle, switch panel and other controls. Please refer to the Care and
Maintenance section of this manual for cleaning recommendations.
Trim Tabs with Indicators (Optional)
The trim tabs on the 23 Sport come equipped with auto retract. The planing tabs are located on each
side of the transom on the bottom of the hull. The trim tabs operate independently, up or down, to correct
for differing conditions of wind or load. Refer to the owner’s packet for specific information.
Check the operations of your trim tabs before getting underway. To operate the trim tabs locate the trim
tab rocker switches on the console. Press both switches forward and hold them down. This will engage
both trim tabs and will ensure they are working properly while in the full down position.
The switch on the port side operates the starboard trim tab. The switch on the starboard side operates
the port trim tab. To check each trim tab individually, press one of the trim tab rocker switches forward
and check to see if the opposite trim tab goes down. For example if the starboard trim tab switch is being
pressed down, the port trim tab should be going down. Repeat the same process for the opposite side.
While underway and in open water, clear of other boaters, depress the top half of the switches in half-
second increments to achieve the desired degree of trim. To correct a starboard list, depress the top half
of the port switch in small increments until the list is corrected. To avoid over trim, allow a few seconds
between tab adjustments to allow the boat to respond. If you over trim, simply give the over trimmed tab
an adjustment in the opposite direction. Push the top half of both rocker switches in half-second
increments to trim the bow down.
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