Rudder Assembly
Wheel steering
Integrated into the control pedestal is a low-
profile Solimar wheel steering system.
The system damps rudder pressure, especially
when under load, e.g. in rough sea. The feel of
the rudder remains very direct.
A bevel gear in the steering head transmits the
power of the steering wheel to a three-quarter
ring gear. Bolted to this is the transmission
axle, to the bottom of which a rudder lever is
welded. See Page 26.
Pressure on the rudder quadrants is
transmitted to the rudder stock via a con-rod.
SOLIMAR wheel steering assembly
The wheel steering system is virtually
maintenance-free. Once a season, the
complete steering column should be rinsed
carefully with fresh water, and polished with car
wax. Touch up any damage to paintwork
immediately. Check the screws that hold the
foot of the steering column in place annually.
Also check all power transmission components
and their fastenings to ensure that they are
fixed firmly in place – see Fig. 26.
Any play detected between the drive pinion and
bevel gear can be eliminated easily, using a
6mm Allen key. The adjusting screw is located
in the steering wheel axle extension pointing
forward. Only a faction of a turn is necessary to
eliminate any play that has developed.
ATTENTION !
Although there is a large enough rudder lever
limit stop, errors in handling will damage the
transmission unit. When going astern, please
remember not to go too fast, and under no
circumstances let go of the steering wheel. An
uncontrolled rudder blade will cause the
steering wheel to spin such that the gearing
cannot withstand the resulting acceleration
without incurring damage.
Steering pedestal
The steering pedestal, with its forward curving
spokes, large instrument panel and engine
control lever, make handling of the boat
significantly easier, and improve the clarity of
the fitted instrument displays. Depending
specification, instrument displays are arranged
from port to starboard as follows: GPS
Waypoint display, with the important M.O.B.
button; Wind Speed/Direction display; Wind
Magnified display; and Compass, on which we
offer the following advice:
Virtually no Compass Deviation will occur on
your yacht. All parts that can exert magnetic
influence, such as keel, engine and Maritime
Radio receiver, are installed a suitable distance
from the Compass.
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