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XXI) STEERING
SYSTEM
WHEEL STEERING
Wheel steering has become increasingly popular over the years in lieu of a tiller. Reasons for this preference
include more cockpit space, and ease of steering over a long cruise.
A typical wheel steering system remotely turns the rudder on your boat using a quadrant bolted to the rudder
post and connected to the wheel through a chain and cable system. A stop assembly allows approximately 90
degrees of travel, and prevents rudder over-travel which could damage the cable and chain assemblies.
Wheel Steering Operation
Wheel steering requires use in order to obtain familiarity with it. A feel for your boat will develop and a
sensitivity to conditions will increase your control.
NOTE:
When backing under auxiliary power in reverse gear, it is necessary to maintain a hold on the
steering wheel the entire time. The rudder and steering wheel have a tendency to rotate with force if left
unattended while backing. This is due to the normally large area aft of the rudder post becoming the forward
area, thus creating an imbalance.
The rudder stop system is designed to produce a positive stop to prevent over-turning the mechanisms of the
steering system. It is not designed to absorb the potentially tremendous load of a rudder turning freely while
backing. INSPECT the rudder stops on a regular basis to ensure they limit rudder travel to the correct
amount; failure to limit rudder play may result in steering failure!
CAUTION! ALLOWING THE RUDDER AND WHEEL TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL WHEN
BACKING MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE STEERING SYSTEM, POSSIBLY
RESULTING IN A DANGEROUS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
When leaving the boat at a mooring or slip, make sure the wheel brake is properly tightened. Do not allow
the system to free wheel when not in use as excessive wear or damage may result.
WARNING! DURING OPERATION THE PIVOTING STEERING UNIT SHOULD BE LOCKED
INTO ITS NORMAL OPERATING POSITION WITH THE STEERING WHEEL
PERPENDICULAR BOW TO STERN. DO NOT OPERATE VESSEL WITH THE STEERING
UNIT PIVOTED OUT OF THE NORMAL OPERATING POSITION.
Emergency Tiller
As a safety precaution on your Beneteau, an emergency tiller has been provided as a backup to the wheel
steering system.
NOTE:
PRACTICE
USING
THE
EMERGENCY
TILLER
AND
BE
SURE
ALL
CREW
MEMBERS
KNOW
THE
LOCATION
AND
OPERATION
OF
THE
EMERGENCY
TILLER
Check at least once a year that the steering cables are properly tightened and lubricated.
To use the emergency tiller, remove the cover over the rudder stock by using a winch handle; insert the tiller into
the socket on the rudderstock. You may remove the steering wheel while using the tiller, to improve the tiller
handle clearance.
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