CHAPTER 5
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Turning
Once the boat has gathered headway, with the boat planing at the correct
bow angle and the stern drive unit and helm straight the boat tends
to stay on a uniform course heading. To assure the boat trim angle is
correct use the trim gauge as a guide while activating the trim button
on the remote control panel.
When the helm wheel is turned to the right or starboard, the drive
unit is turned in the same direction. The propeller’s discharge force
is directed to starboard forcing the boats stern to port. Water
fl
owing
past the hull strikes the stern drive gear housing in its starboard side,
creating additional turning torque. The stern starts a move to port,
forcing the bow to starboard.
If the helm is turned to the left or port the drive turns to port, the
stern of the boat goes starboard as the bow turns to port.
As the vessel operator gains experience, he will better gauge each
maneuver and speed situation. In this way he will understand the
handling characteristics of his boat. He needs to keep the safety of his
passengers in the highest priority.
Backing Down
If your boat has the steering wheel and stern drive straight with the
control in reverse, the stern will be pushed a bit to port by the reversing
propeller thrust. This tendency to back to port can be eliminated by
turning the outboard drive to starboard.
When the vessel begins to gather speed to stern, the water passing by
the lower gearcase housing will continue to increase steering torque.
If the helm wheel is turned to starboard, and will direct the propeller
thrust to port, tracking the stern to starboard.
Wind and current will affect how a vessel backs. Stern drive boats
tend to be light displacements and when backing down in a strong
crosswind, the bow will tend to fall toward the windward. This may
cause steering problems.
Summary of Contents for 23 OBX
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 23 OBX...
Page 2: ...REGAL 221734 OWNER S MANUAL 12 2015 23 OBX...
Page 7: ...INT 7 Introduction THIS PAGE IS LEFT INTENTIONALLY BLANK...
Page 18: ...INT 18...
Page 38: ...1 16 CHAPTER 1 NAVIGATION LIGHT RULES...
Page 41: ...1 19 Safety On Board...
Page 83: ...CHAPTER 3 3 16...
Page 142: ...Equipment Operation 6 3 Standard Battery Switch Circuitry Front View...
Page 143: ...CHAPTER 6 6 4 Standard Battery Switch Circuitry Rear View...
Page 145: ...CHAPTER 6 6 6 Dual Battery Switch Circuitry Front View...
Page 146: ...Equipment Operation 6 7 Dual Battery Switch Circuitry Rear View...
Page 151: ...CHAPTER 6 6 12 TYPICAL TONNEAU BOW COVER BOW COVER COCKPIT COVER...
Page 152: ...Equipment Operation 6 13 CANVAS TRAVEL COVER...
Page 168: ...Equipment Operation 6 29 Typical Hinged Power Tower Actuator Hydraulic Ram Typical Power Tower...
Page 236: ...CHAPTER 9 Notes...
Page 265: ...12 11...
Page 267: ...12 13 STEREO PERFORMANCE PACKAGE HARNESS RUN...
Page 268: ...12 14 FUSE BLOCK OVERVIEW...
Page 269: ...Technical Information 12 15...
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Page 271: ...Technical Information 12 17...
Page 272: ...12 18 TYPICAL DASH WIRING WITH GARMIN 7606...
Page 273: ...Technical Information 12 19 TYPICAL DECK HARNESS BREAKOUTS...
Page 275: ...Technical Information 12 21 TYPICAL DECK HARNESS OVERVIEW...
Page 276: ...12 22 TYPICAL GARMIN YAMAHA NEMA 2000 NETWORK...
Page 282: ...12 28 Sea Star Hydraulic Assisted Steering System Typical Helm Layout...