3.
THE BATTERIES (fig. 17—page 15 & fig. 32)
3.1 2 batteries are provided which can be connected in parallel with the supplied
"Y" connector. (see fig 17– page 15)
3.2 One battery will power 3 to 5 hours sailing depending on load and usage.
3.3 Never allow the batteries to go dead flat. Charge batteries one at a time, leave
them overnight on the trickle charger supplied. (fig 33)
3.4 Spray the battery plugs with corrosion guard.
Fig. 32
4.
THE HELM WINCH (fig 23)
4.1 The helm winch has limit switches which
limit the travel of the tillers.
4.2 There is a clutch which disengages the steer-
ing line drum from the servo motor allowing for
manual steering. To engage the servo assist
steering it is easiest to engage the clutch by
pushing the manual joystick hard over to one
side and run the winch hard over the same way,
then screw in the drum to engage the clutch.
4.3 To align the steering see maintenance and
troubleshooting. (8.10 on page 25)
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Fig. 33
Fig. 23