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Boat Rigging
Steering Systems
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Hydraulic Hose Selection
Select hydraulic hoses that meet or exceed the
pressure rating of the helm. Refer to the Recom-
mended Helm Charts on p. 25.
Hydraulic Hose Routing
Route hydraulic hoses from the helm to the out-
board. Use a rigging tube or conduit to protect the
hydraulic hoses from chaffing or other damage.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT remove protective caps
from hydraulic fittings until connection of hose to
helm and outboard is made
Hoses should be routed with a gradual rise from
the helm, along the gunwale or through a rigging
tube, to the outboard.
Do NOT bend hydraulic hoses tighter than a 2.5
inch (6 mm) radius.
Refer to Hydraulic Hose Connections on p. 66
for detailed information on hydraulic hose connec-
tions.
WARNING
Hydraulic hoses MUST meet the pressure rat-
ing of the helm. Use of hydraulic hoses with
an inadequate pressure rating can result in
hydraulic hose failure.
Hydraulic hose failure can cause loss of
steering, resulting in damage to the boat
and/or personal injury.
WARNING
Continuous kinking chaffing, rubbing or
twisting may eventually cause hydraulic hose
failure.
Hydraulic hose failure can cause loss of
steering, resulting in damage to the boat
and/or personal injury.
Inspect hydraulic hoses and fittings for wear
damage or leaks.
Typical manual hydraulic steering
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PORT Hydraulic
Steering Fitting
STARBOARD Hydraulic
Steering Fitting
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