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Chapter 5
STERN DRIVE INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Note that the stern drive dash or sometimes called the
helm features a variety of instruments (gauges) and
controls depending on the engine brand and vessel op-
tions selected. We will describe several of these focusing
on select gauges and controls along with basic compo-
nents that overlap on all of the dashes or helms.
Read and understand your particular propulsion pack-
age instrumentation and controls found in the engine
owner’s manual along with this manual before attempt-
ing to operate the vessel.
Note that standard and optional equipment may change at
anytime along with the appearance of select components.