BRP 2995 Johnson - Outboard Steering Control System and Safety

SAFETY
Outboard Steering Control System and Safety
What is most important?
The steering system:
• Must not come apart;
• Must not jam; and
• Must not be sloppy or loose.
What could happen?
The outboard steering system starts
here at the steering
wheel ...
.. . and ends here at the
trim tab on the outboard.
• If steering system comes apart, boat might turn suddenly and circle. Persons thrown into the water
could be hit.
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• If steering jams, operator may not be able to "'\ _ - - ........ ~
avoid obstacles. Operator could panic. / \ /" /" :=:- ;:::::........ "
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• If steering is loose, boat may weave while operato~ \ \ \...... ' ~ , ~/
tries to steer a straight course. With some rigs (at ........ - - - /" ;;wt
high speed), loose steering could lead to loss of - _
boat
control.
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