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![]() You think? You do not know? I only noted that it was like the C&C, but I don't recall how many turns...not many, perhaps 2. I'll check and let you know. RB 35s5 NY |
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![]() Capt. Rob wrote: You think? You do not know? I only noted that it was like the C&C, but I don't recall how many turns...not many, perhaps 2. I'll check and let you know. Rob, From now on I suggest that when you move any boat, before you untie the boat, put the engine in gear and check the steering back and forth at least twice chock to chock. In doing this you understand where center is, and you know your steering is working properly. I learned this lesson the hard way. Joe RB 35s5 NY |
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![]() In doing this you understand where center is, and you know your steering is working properly. I know exactly where center. There's a mark on the wheel for it as well. Even without it I can always feel where the rudder is once we're moving. RB 35s5 NY |
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![]() Capt. Rob wrote: In doing this you understand where center is, and you know your steering is working properly. I know exactly where center. There's a mark on the wheel for it as well. Even without it I can always feel where the rudder is once we're moving. Yeah, but every boat you move or deliver you know were center is? It's more about testing the equipment before you get moving, that why the two cycles chock to chock, in forward and reverse gear, to see if the linkage, chain, cable, R&P, hydralics,cotter pin, sheer pin, transmission gear selectors, rudders not fouled, coupling, cutless, et.ect.ect.ect.ect all function properly before you're underway.. and in a bind. Joe RB 35s5 NY |
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![]() Yeah, but every boat you move or deliver you know were center is? Point well taken, but I do check systems before I set off. Most recently in conducting a sea trial on an Endeavor 32, I checked the steering and ran the boat while tied up in reverse and forward. Good way to see how severe the prop walk is as well. As a matter of habit, I always run the wheel several times chock to chock on any boat before setting out. RB 35s5 NY |
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![]() "Capt. Rob" wrote in message oups.com... Yeah, but every boat you move or deliver you know were center is? Point well taken, but I do check systems before I set off. RB 35s5 NY Yes, he makes certain the bass and treble controls work, there are batteries in the remote, the cell phone is fully charged, the fridge is stocked with Heinies, and last but not least, the thimbles are torqued to 45 ft-lbs. Bwaaahahahahahahahahahaahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! |
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![]() Bob Crantz wrote: "Capt. Rob" wrote in message oups.com... Yeah, but every boat you move or deliver you know were center is? Point well taken, but I do check systems before I set off. RB 35s5 NY Yes, he makes certain the bass and treble controls work, there are batteries in the remote, the cell phone is fully charged, the fridge is stocked with Heinies, and last but not least, the thimbles are torqued to 45 ft-lbs. Bwaaahahahahahahahahahaahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! How do you torque a thimble? Joe |
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Joe wrote: Capt. Rob wrote: In doing this you understand where center is, and you know your steering is working properly. I know exactly where center. There's a mark on the wheel for it as well. Even without it I can always feel where the rudder is once we're moving. Yeah, but every boat you move or deliver you know were center is? It's more about testing the equipment before you get moving, that why the two cycles chock to chock, in forward and reverse gear, to see if the linkage, chain, cable, R&P, hydralics,cotter pin, sheer pin, transmission gear selectors, rudders not fouled, coupling, cutless, et.ect.ect.ect.ect all function properly before you're underway.. and in a bind. In addition, it's a good practice to actually confirm that forward and reverse actually work before you leave the dock and prior to docking. It just takes a minute, and then you don't have to worry about losing reverse when you need it the most. -- Capt. JG @@ www.sailnow.com |
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Joe wrote: Capt. Rob wrote: You think? You do not know? I only noted that it was like the C&C, but I don't recall how many turns...not many, perhaps 2. I'll check and let you know. Rob, From now on I suggest that when you move any boat, before you untie the boat, put the engine in gear and check the steering back and forth at least twice chock to chock. In doing this you understand where center is, and you know your steering is working properly. Damn straight. It's worth checking every time you take out the boat. -- Capt. JG @@ www.sailnow.com |
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![]() "Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message Damn straight. It's worth checking every time you take out the boat. OMG - How Positively GAY!! Jon, why would you check the chock to chock turns on the wheel of the same boat "every time" you take it out? Do boats in California often change their steering or magically adjust dead center??? CM - |
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