Quicksilver Activ 505 Open User Manual

Quicksilver 505OP — System & Component Overview and Operaon
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Mechanical Steering
Steering wheel
Rotary helm
Steering cable
If adjustment is necessary:
1. Loosen the bolt on the trim tab.
2. If the boat turns easier to the right, move the trailing edge of the trim tab to the right. If the
boat turns easier to the le, move the trailing edge of the trim tab to the le.
3. Re-ghten the bolt and check the steering. Repeat if necessary.
Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual in owner’s manual packet for complete instrucons and
warranty informaon.
Steering Trim Tab Adjustment
Steering trim tab
Hydraulic Steering
The basic hydraulic steering system for a single engine boat contains a steering wheel, a hydraulic
helm pump, a hydraulic steering cylinder, and hydraulic hoses.
Operaon
When turning the steering wheel, the helm pump forces hydraulic uid through hoses to and from the
steering cylinder which is connected to the ller arm on the engine. The cylinder moves the ller arm
to either port or starboard, depending upon the direcon the steering wheel is turned.
right and note the direcon that the boat turns more easily.

Quicksilver Activ 505 Open Specifications

General

Brand	Quicksilver
Model	Activ 505 Open
Category	Boat
Language	English