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RWB Marine
Rubber Slop Stoppers
Black rubber boots with grooved lip to prevent chafe and finish off cable hole through outboard motor well. Part Number Style Diameter Depth Below Cut Out RWB-1383 Round 90mm 45mm 56mm RWB-1385 Oval...
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RWB Marine
Aluminium 3 Spoke - Black
Italian made “MANTA” sports wheel. Silver aluminium centre with black “leather look” soft grip rim. Strong and looks great! Part NumberSize RWB-7708 355mm diameter
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RWB Marine
Aluminium 3 Spoke - Delfino 310 Diameter
Italian made “DELFINO” black aluminium sports wheel with soft easy grip rim. Very strong construction and looks great! 310mm diameter. Part Number Size RWB-7704 310mm
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RWB Marine
Aluminium 3 Spoke - Delfino 340 Diameter
Italian made “DELFINO” black aluminium sports wheel with soft easy grip rim. Very strong construction and looks great! 340mm diameter. Part Number Size RWB-7705 340mm
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RWB Marine
Stainless 6 Spoke With Easy Grip Rim
Italian made “TIMONE” stainless steel steering wheels with a soft easy grip thermo-plastic covering on the rim. 6 spoke, dished, standard 3/4 tapered bore. Looks good, feels and performs well. Part Number Size Diameter ...
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RWB Marine
Stainless Wheels - With Control Knob
Stainless steel with finger grips and speed control knob feature - Built-in finger grips all around the wheel rim for excellent grip Speed control knob for fast and easy turning of the wheel 20 degree dished Standard 3/4 tapered bore 2 diameter...
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RWB Marine
Stainless Powerboat Wheels
Stainless steel rim and spokes with machined aluminium hub and black plastic dress cap. Five 20 degree dished spokes. Standard 3/4 tapered bore. Size shown is overall diameter. Part NumberSize Diameter RWB-667 388mm
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RWB Marine
Speed Control Knob
Stainless steel speed knob attaches to steering wheels allowing faster and easier steering control. Integral stainless bracket simply attaches to the rim of the steering wheel. Suits most types of wheels.
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Ultraflex
Steering Wheel - Black Soft Grip, Silver Spokes
Ultraflex black soft grip boat steering wheel with silver spokes. Patented hub allows the steering wheel to be aligned when installed. Fits a standard 3/4" tapered shaft. Supplied with a centre hub. CE marked in conformity with the EN 28848 -...
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Ultraflex
Steering Wheel - Black Soft Grip, Black Spokes
Ultraflex black soft grip boat steering wheel with black spokes. Patented hub allows the steering wheel to be aligned when installed. Fits a standard 3/4" tapered shaft. Supplied with a centre hub. CE marked in conformity with the EN 28848 - EN...
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Ultraflex Nautech 300HP/1 28CC Hydraulic Steering Kit - 6m Hoses
Ultraflex Nautech Hydraulic Steering Kit suitable for engines rated up to 300 HP. This front-mount hydraulic steering kit includes two 6m heavy duty hydraulic hoses. Features: Zero feedback for super smooth steering. 4.3 turns lock to lock,...
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Ultraflex
Ultraflex Thermoplastic Anti-Shock With Hard Grip - 83730
Ultraflex V33N Steering Wheel, Black Thermoplastic anti-shock material. Hard touch grip. Fits a standard 3/4" tapered shaft. Supplied with a centre hub. All steering wheels are CE marked in conformity with the EN 28848 - EN 29775 and ABYC P22 safety...
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Ultraflex
Ultraflex Steering Wheel Spares - Button Only
Ultraflex Replacement Black Cap suits 83784, fits 50mm Bore Suits Ultraflex steering wheels. PART NO. 83784B Note: Replacement Black Cap suits 83784, fits 50mm Bore Part numberDescriptionN/AN/A SAW-83784B Ultraflex Replacement Black Cap suits...
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Highly Polished 304G And 316G Stainless Steel Wheels - 62102
304G S/S Wheel with Grip No Knob 340mm Fits a standard 3/4" tapered shaft. Supplied with a centre hub. Supplied with a highly polished stainless steel cap. Finger indents around stainless steel wheel for comfortable grip. Flat spoke steering wheel. 4mm...
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Highly Polished 304G And 316G Stainless Steel Wheels - 62100
304G S/S Wheel with Grip No Knob 390mm Fits a standard 3/4" tapered shaft. Supplied with a centre hub. Supplied with a highly polished stainless steel cap. Finger indents around stainless steel wheel for comfortable grip. Flat spoke steering wheel. 4mm...
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Highly Polished Stainless Steel Wheel with Knob
304G Stainless Steel Boat Wheel with Grip & Knob. This 340mm diameter wheel fits a standard 3/4" tapered shaft. Supplied with a centre hub with a highly-polished stainless steel cap. Finger indents around stainless steel wheel provide comfortable...
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Ultraflex
Ultraflex T73NRFC Single Cable Steering Helm (Up to 150HP)
Ultraflex T73NRFC Single Cable Steering Helm Easy and safe steering: the no feedback design that incorporates a patented non-reversible mechanism, which eliminates continuous load on the operator caused by propeller torque. Fast...
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Ultraflex
Ultraflex T72Fc Planetary Gear Fast Connect Helm - Dual Cable
This Ultraflex T72FC dual cable helm is best used with engines around 150hp, although it is rated for a maximum of 225hp. Made from corrosion resistant materials, this helm connects to a pair of Ultraflex M66 or Seastar SSC62 style cables. The dual...
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Ultraflex
Ultraflex Steering Cable Supports - 83837
Ultraflex S40T Tube Only suits 83835 PART NO. 83837 Note: S40T Marine aluminium tube suits 83835. Part numberDescriptionN/AN/A SAW-83837 Ultraflex S40T Tube Only suits 83835 - -
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Ultraflex
Ultraflex Steering Cable Supports - 83835
Ultraflex S40 Splashwell Mounting PART NO. 83835 Note: S40 Marine aluminium tube and 79mm stainless steel splashwell mounting. S40 Includes 6mm mounting bolts. Part numberDescriptionN/AN/A SAW-83835 Ultraflex S40 Splashwell Mounting - -
Steering & Engine Control Systems
The steering and engine control systems on a boat are essential for safe and efficient operation. The steering system allows the boat to be maneuvered in the desired direction, while the engine control system allows the boat to be accelerated, decelerated, and stopped.
There are two main types of steering systems on boats: mechanical and hydraulic. Mechanical steering systems use a cable to connect the steering wheel to the rudder. Hydraulic steering systems use hydraulic fluid to transmit force from the steering wheel to the rudder.
Engine control systems on boats typically use a throttle to control the engine speed and a shift lever to control the gear selection. Some boats may also have a trim tab system, which allows the boat to be leveled in the water.
The steering and engine control systems on a boat should be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure that they are in good working order. This will help to prevent accidents and keep the boat safe to operate.
Here is a more detailed overview of the two main types of steering systems:
- Mechanical steering systems: These systems are the most common type of steering system on boats. They are relatively simple and easy to maintain. However, they can be more difficult to steer than hydraulic systems, especially in rough water.
- Hydraulic steering systems: These systems are more expensive than mechanical systems, but they offer a number of advantages. They are easier to steer, especially in rough water. They are also more durable and can withstand more abuse.
Here are some of the components of a typical steering system:
- Steering wheel: The steering wheel is the part of the system that the operator uses to control the boat's direction.
- Steering cable: The steering cable is a long, flexible cable that connects the steering wheel to the rudder.
- Rudder: The rudder is a flat piece of metal that is attached to the back of the boat. It is used to steer the boat by changing the direction of the water flow past the boat's hull.
- Steering gear: The steering gear is the part of the system that converts the rotation of the steering wheel into the movement of the rudder.
Here are some of the components of a typical engine control system:
- Throttle: The throttle is a lever or knob that is used to control the engine speed.
- Shift lever: The shift lever is used to control the gear selection.
- Trim tab system: A trim tab system is a set of underwater fins that can be adjusted to level the boat in the water.