World Cat
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ENGINE CONTROLS
All factory rigged boats will come equipped with a binnacle control specific to your type of engine. Located at
the helm, the binnacle controls the throttle, shift, and trim mechanisms for your engine. For diagrams and general
information about this system, review pages 70 and 71 of the Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual. Also read
the owner’s manual provided by your engine manufacturer to determine how to operate the features on your binnacle.
If any components of this system need to be replaced, be certain to use the same style and length as the original equip-
ment.
STEERING CONTROLS
Catamarans offer unsurpassed steering control. The wide spacing of the engines, advanced steering components,
and handling characteristics of the World Class hull give operators exceptional maneuverability in even the tightest
spaces.
Because of the superior tracking abilities of the World Cat hull, oversteering can present a problem, especially
for owners accustomed to operating conventional boats. Conventional vessels have a tendency to lose tracking abili-
ties in rough and following sea conditions, making constant course corrections necessary. However, catamarans do
not exhibit those traits and require operators to take a “hands off” approach. To do so, relax your grip and fight the
urge to make constant corrections.
STEERING MAINTENANCE
The design of a catamaran hull requires a special steering system which features a “liquid tie-bar”, as opposed to
the mechanical version used in conventional boats. For this reason, all World Cats are equipped with a hydraulic
steering system, featuring steering cylinders mounted on each engine and a steering system valve. This system
enables both engines to respond in unison to adjustments at the helm.
In order to maintain the excellent steering characteristics of your boat, occasionally you will need to adjust the
steering system to realign the motors (known as motor toe). To do so follow these instructions:
1. Using the helm, center the starboard motor.
2. Find the steering system valve, located under the inspection port on the center of the transom.
3. Open the valve by rotating it 90 degrees (the handle will be parallel to the valve body when open). This
will isolate the port engine, so that it can be adjusted manually.
4. Center the port motor manually; then close the steering system ball valve and reinstall the inspection port.
Similar to hydraulic braking systems in an automobile, it may become necessary to bleed the steering system
occasionally to remove air from the lines. We have provided diagrams of the steering system on pages 4 thru 5, and
the Teleflex™ owner’s manual in your “Owner’s Portfolio”. Use the resources, and your dealer, to keep the steering
system in excellent working order. Be aware, these are routine maintenance procedures and are not covered under
warranty by World Class Catamarans.
! CAUTION
Routinely check hydraulic fluid levels, and all connections for leaks or any sign of mechanical failure.
Lubricate all mechanical parts at least annually with high quality marine grease. Failure to do so may
result in impaired or unresponsive steering.
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