Hunter 50CC, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Hunter 50
CC
• Underwater Gear
6.4
6.2.2 Rudders
Your Hunter 50cc rudder is constructed with a foam
filled composite blade by hand lay-up connected to
an internal 316L stainless steel grid and rudder stock
structure. The rudder bearings are self lubricating
high tech needle type bearings with a double lip seal.
Ensure to inspect the free and smooth operation of
the rudder stock and bearings at regular intervals.
This Figgure gives you a look at the rudder under your
boat. Your steering system is a very important part of your
boat and very important to your boating safety. However,
all boat operator’s should be prepared for rudder failure
or loss. That is why Hunter Marine has a backup rudder
system that can be purchased for our current models.
Other commercial suppliers offer similar systems at differ-
ing benefits and costs and you should conduct your own
analysis to determine which alternative is best for you.
Fig. 6.5 shows
image of rudder
Make sure the
rudder swings
easily & correct
with wheel di-
rection. Rudder
and post inspect-
ed for cracks
and/or concealed
damage. Only a
qualifi ed Tech-
nician should
repairs or doing
the inspections
for your need.
CAUTION
! !
Because the backup system can also be
lost an operator must be able to sail with-
out a rudder or otherwise be prepared to
assemble a makeshift rudder.
Important: Look to the Getting Underway Chapter (chapter 12)
for information about using your emergency tiller system. The
connections and use are detailed in that section.
The next Figure in this section will allow you to observe
the cross section illustration of the rudder installed on
your boat. This view also shows you the upper and
lower rudder bearings.
UPPER AND LOWER
NEEDLE BEARING
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6.3 Seawater Intake
6.3.1 Pick Ups and Intakes
On the bottom of your boat, you will find pick ups and
intakes for the supply of raw water to your boat’s various
systems.
The boat’s operator should become familiar with the lay-
out of the water and waste systems by walking through
the boat with the diagrams provided in this manual. It
is especially important that the operator knows all the thru-
hull valve locations and inspects for leaks frequently.
Shown in the Fig. 6.7 is an example of three types of
water intake fittings. These intake fittings are the “gravity
fed” type, and the water forced type. The forced type is
fed by the velocity of seawater being forced through the
intake by the boat speed.
Fig. 6.6