World Class Catamarans
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ENGINE CONTROLS
All factory rigged boats will come equipped with a binnacle control specific to your type of
engine. Located at the helm, the binnacle controls the throttle, shift, and trim mechanisms for
you engine. For diagrams and general information about this system, review pages 70 and 71 of
the
Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual.
Also read the owner’s manual provided by your
engine manufacturer to determine how to operate the features on your binnacle. If any compo-
nents of this system need to be replaced, be certain to use the same style and length as the orig-
inal equipment.
STEERING CONTROLS
Catamarans offer unsurpassed steering control. The wide spacing of the engines, advanced
steering components, and handling characteristics of the World Class hull give operators excep-
tional maneuverability in even the tightest spaces.
Because of the superior tracking abilities of the World Cat hull, oversteering can present a
problem, especially for owners accustomed to operating conventional boats. Conventional ves-
sels have a tendency to lose tracking abilities in rough and following sea conditions, making
constant course corrections necessary. However, catamarans do not exhibit those traits and
require operators to take a “hands off” approach. To do so, relax your grip and fight the urge to
make constant corrections.
STEERING MAINTENANCE
The design of a catamaran hull requires a special steering system which features a “liquid
tie-bar”, as opposed to the mechanical version used in conventional boats. For this reason, all
World Cats are equipped with a hydraulic steering system, featuring steering cylinders mounted
on each engine and a steering sysyem valve. This system enables both engines to respond in
unison to adjustments at the helm.
In order to maintain the excellent steering characteristics of your boat, occasionally you will
need to adjust the steering system to realign the motors (known as motor toe). To do so follow
these instructions:
1. Using the helm, center the starboard motor.
2. Find the steering system valve, located under the inspection port on the center of the
transom.
3. Open the valve by rotating it 90 degrees (the handle will be parallel to the valve body
when open). This will isolate the port engine, so that it can be adjusted manually.
4. Center the port motor manually; then close the steering system ball valve and reinstall
the inspection port.
Similar to hydraulic braking systems in an automobile, it may become necessary to bleed
the steering system occasionally to remove air from the lines. We have provided diagrams of the
steering system on pages 4 thru 5, and the Teleflex™ owner’s manual in your “Owner’s Portfo-
lio”. Use the resources, and your dealer, to keep the steering system in excellent working order.
Be aware, these arese routine maintenance procedures and are not covered under warranty by
World Class Catamarans.
! CAUTION
Routinely check hydraulic fluid levels, and all connections for leaks or any sign of
mechanical failure. Lubricate all mechanical parts at least annually with high qual-
ity marine grease. Failure to do so may result in impaired or unresponsive steering.
Summary of Contents for 2004 World Class 270SD
Page 1: ...2004 OWNER S MANUAL...
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Page 43: ...World Class Catamarans 5 10 HULL WIRING DIAGRAM TO TERMINAL STRIP BEHIND DASH...
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