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Not that I'm counting on the steering system failing, but I do want to make sure I have a back up method of steering the boat.
I'm using a hydraulic steering system on board that is similar to a car. I have a pump mounted to the engine witch powers the helm station witch sends oil to the hydraulic cylinders that are bolted to the rudder post. In the event of a failure of the steering system, I can by pass the hydraulic system and attach a manual tiller to my rudder. I should probably note that I had the end of the rudder squared off for this reason.
The emergency tiller consists of a tiller, a custo
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