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Helm Control Systems
4.7 Steering System
Electronic Steering
Your boat is equipped with an electronic steer-
ing system that provides precise and responsive
steering. The system is 100% electronic and
there are no mechanical connections between the
steering wheel and the engines. On twin engine
boats, each engine is turned independently al-
lowing improved tight quarter maneuvering and
the convenience of an optional Joystick control
at the helm.
For safety and improved tight quarter maneuver-
ing, the controlling software on most systems
senses engine speed and adjusts maximum steer-
ing angle and steering wheel resistance to preset
limits as the engine speed increases or decreases.
Steering angles and steering wheel resistance at
specic engine speeds are programed into the
system at the factory and are not adjustable.
The steering on each motor is totally indepen-
dent with full redundancy built into the system.
If the steering fails on one engine, the other unit
will continue to operate. Should a failure in one
steering system occur, the controlling software will
sense the failure, limit the engine RPM as a safety
precaution and alert the operator.
Each steering control system has emergency pro-
cedures that are specic to the steering system
and type of failure. It is very important to follow
the correct procedure to avoid damage to twin
engine cowlings if a steering system failure occurs.
Refer to the engine or steering system owner’s
manuals for specic information on the operation,
maintenance and emergency procedures for the
steering system installed in your boat.
Electronic Steering System Cylinders
Typical Electrontronic Steering Unit
https://www.boat-manuals.com/edgewater/
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