The strap is not normal. Assuming that the system is OEM Edson, cable tention is adjusted on the drive wheel on the rudder shaft. You should have about 1 inch of play at the wheel when moved side to side. Too much tention can cause wear in the rudder tube and cause excessive play in the rudder. http://www.edsonmarine.com/support/PDFs/planning/EB381SteeringGuide.pdf Don, #6293, Niceville, FL
--- On Mon, 8/11/08, Steve Siefken <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Steve Siefken <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: catalina27-talk: Wheel Steering To: [email protected] Date: Monday, August 11, 2008, 11:23 AM Hi all. Over the weekend I bought a Cat 27. I am really excited about the new boat. However, I have a question about the wheel steering. I got to looking at that and all looked much as I expected except there is an elastic strap that I presume provides tension to the cable. Is that normal? Does anyone happen to have pictures of their implementation? Thanks, Steve Siefken ----- Original Message ---- From: Sailor Chef <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 7:31:54 PM Subject: catalina27-talk: OT tf., I'm havin a hard time fillin' your spot. I've only got 2 sailmakers, a rigger and a west coast Ultimate 30 sailor for key positions so far. You sure you can't make it down? Mark Want to keep your WHOLE PAYCHECK? PLEASE VISIT http://www.fairtax.org ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2008 8:09 PM Subject: RE: catalina27-talk: Hull speed or slightly above hull speed... was on a J122 today and (just very slightly cracked off) saw 8.4 knots, upwind in a 15 kn breeze. hull speed plus tf pix and it happened square root of 34.5 (LWL) x 1.34 = 7.88 kn > > Weight maters but I'll have to hunt for the advanced hull speed formula. > > Phil Agur s/v Wing Tip > Secretary, Call Sign WCW3485 > IC27/270A MMSI 366901790 > www.catalina27.org Vessel Doc# 1039809 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.5.10/1587 - Release Date: 8/2/2008 5:30 PM
