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Oceanis 321
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13.4.3.
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 as excessive wear or damage may result.
13.4.4.
Emergency Tiller
As a safety precaution on your Beneteau, an emergency tiller has been provided as a backup to the wheel
steering system. Remove the deck plate with a winch handle and slip emergency tiller into top of rudder post.
NOTE:
PRACTICE
USING
THE
EMERGENCY
TILLER
AND
BE
SURE
ALL
CREW
MEMBERS
KNOW
THE
LOCATION
AND
OPERATION
OF
THE
EMERGENCY
TILLER.
Summary of Contents for Oceanis 321
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