Owner`s manual

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STEERING SYSTEM
The steering system in your 43MY is
manufactured by Sea Star, a subsidiary of
Teleflex (Canada, Ltd.), and is hydrauli-
cally assisted. Hydraulic assisted steering
is similar to the power steering system in
your automobile and greatly reduces the
manual effort necessary to steer your
yacht and maintain the desired course.
The Hydraulic Steering System in your
43MY differs from your automobile, as a
separate pump is not used to circulate the
hydraulic fluid contained in the system; the
system is completely filled with hydraulic
fluid and is free of air. As you turn your
steering wheel, the hydraulic fluid is
pumped by the steering head into the
appropriate fluid line, Port or Starboard,
resulting in movement of the steering
cylinder in the respective direction. The
steering cylinder is connected to the
rudders and they are subsequently turned,
which enables your yacht to turn in the
desired direction; to Port or Starboard(See
photograph below which illustrates the
location of the steering cylinder and its
connection to the rudders).
The Hydraulic Steering System in your
43MY utilizes an adjustable tilt-type steer-
ing head, which allows you to adjust the
steering wheel angle for maximum per-
sonal comfort. The photo below shows the
tilt control on the Steering Wheel.
The steering head contains a vented fill
cap. The vented cap is located on the top
of the steering head and forward of the
steering wheel. The photo below shows
the vented cap.
Maintenance of the Hydraulic Steering
System should only be performed by your
Silverton dealer or a qualified technician,
who is experienced in marine hydraulic