Quicksilver 805PH - Steering

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Quicksilver 805PH — System & Component Overview and Operaon
Single Engine Verado Steering
Steering wheel
Tilt helm mechanism
Helm pump
Hydraulic uid lines
Power assist pump
Steering cylinder
12. Steering
Your boat comes equipped with a hydraulic steering system. The basic system for a single engine boat
contains a steering wheel, a hydraulic lt helm pump, a hydraulic steering cylinder, and hydraulic
hoses. If you purchase a Mercury Verado® engine, the steering system includes an electric power
assisted steering pump to aid in the handling of the vessel.
In a twin engine conguraon, there is a steering wheel, a hydraulic lt helm pump, hydraulic hoses,
and a e bar that connects both engines to a single hydraulic steering cylinder.
Operaon
When turning the steering wheel, the helm pump forces hydraulic uid through hoses to and from the
Twin Engine Steering
Steering wheel
Tilt helm mechanism
Helm pump
Hydraulic uid lines
Steering cylinder
Tie bar