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When new, or after repairs, hydraulic steering systems may
need to have all air purged from the system. Check the steering
fluid level in the helm, it should be maintained at no less than
1/2” below the bottom of the filler cap threads.

When new, or after repairs, hydraulic steering systems may
need to have all air purged from the system. If your boat is
equipped with a tower and two helms, the bottom helm fill
plug is sealed and the steering fluid is checked and filled at
the top helm.
Remove, clean and grease the engine support tubes and rod
annually with quality marine grease. Refer to the hydraulic
steering manufacturer owner’s manual for proper specifications
and details on system service and maintenance.

Trim Tab Maintenance

The trim tab actuators are electric and require no routine
maintenance except to periodically inspect the tab actuators
for corrosion or marine growth and test the system to ensure
that it is operating properly.

Marine growth can interfere with the proper operation of the
trim tab planes and actuators. To reduce problems due to
marine growth, always return the trim tabs to the full “UP”
position after operating the boat and periodically inspect and
clean marine growth from the actuators and planes.

If the boat is kept in the water, the trim tabs must be equipped
with a zinc anode to prevent galvanic corrosion.  Galvanic cor-
rosion is the corrosion process occurring when different metals
are submerged in an electrolyte.  Seawater is an electrolyte and
submerged metal components must be properly protected.  The
anodes will need to be changed when they are 75% of their
original size.  Refer to the Routine Maintenance chapter of this
manual for information on maintaining zinc anodes.

To discourage any marine growth on the tabs or actuators,
antifouling paint can be applied. When applying paint to the
actuator, make sure it is fully retracted.

Do not paint the stain-

less ram above the area that is exposed when retracted. The

bottom paint will damage the O-ring seals when the ram is
retracted and allow sea water to enter the actuator motor.

Contact your dealer or the trim tab manufacturer for information
regarding the correct bottom paint for the trim tabs.

Refer to the trim tab owner’s manual for additional maintenance
information, specifications, troubleshooting and operating
instructions.

Bow Thruster Maintenance

The bow thruster in mounted in the forward bilge below the
cabin table and accessed by removing the table and pedestal.
Periodically inspect the components inside the hull for leaks
and for loose or corroded electrical connections. Signs of
leaks and loose or corroded electrical connections should be
corrected immediately.

Marine growth, weeds and debris can interfere with the proper
operation of the bow thruster. The propeller and tunnel should
be inspected and cleaned frequently. If the propeller is damaged
or heavily contaminated, it should be replaced.

The sacrificial anode on the propeller shaft should be inspected
periodically and changed as necessary.  If the boat is kept in
the water, the anode should be inspected at least once every
3 - 4 months.  Typically it should be replaced when it is 75%
of its original size or if it has become loose.

If your boat is kept in the water, antifouling paint can be applied
to the tunnel and underwater components to discourage marine
growth.  Bow thrusters have specific requirements for the type
of antifouling paint that can be used and where it can be applied.
Applying the wrong paint or paint that is not applied correctly
can damage the bow thruster and void the warranty.  Contact
your dealer or the bow thruster manufacturer for information
regarding the correct bottom paint and application.

Refer to the bow thruster owner’s manual for additional
maintenance information, specifications, troubleshooting and
operating instructions.