Dufour 41 - Steering System; Steering Wheel; Emergency Tiller

ENGLISH 11-07-2023 23/95 DUFOUR 41
X. STEERING SYSTEM
The steering system is vital to the comfort and safety of your boat.
Steering wheel
The DUFOUR 41 has a twin wheel with a system of rudder leads and chains in addition to an
emergency tiller.
Regular checks to be carried out: check the play of the various parts (rudder stock/bearings,
tension and wear of mechanical parts) and, if necessary, grease the sprocket and chain.
Your system is designed with a 7x19 stranded 5mm stainless steel cable. These cables may have
to be replaced depending on their level of wear and tear and fatigue.
Their replacement frequency depends on how they are used, and on tensioning and maintenance
conditions which can all impact on their lifetime.
A careful inspection will reveal any damaged cables. You can rub a cloth soaked in machine oil
along the whole length of the cables.
If you find a broken strand, this indicates that your cable has reached its end-of-life and must be
replaced.
Only use exactly the same type of cable (identical material and diameter) to avoid any risk of
premature failure or fatigue.
If you have any doubts or encounter a problem, contact your agent.
Emergency tiller.
CAUTION!
● The Dufour 41 is delivered with an emergency tiller that must be readily accessible at all times;
we recommend that you store it in a cockpit locker.
● It is designed solely for sailing at reduced speed in the event of a steering wheel failure.
To use the emergency tiller:
- Unscrew the deck plate to reveal the head of the rudder stock.
- Fit the tiller onto the head of the rudder stock.