The emergency tiller is in an aft locker and shall be easy to get to.
To operate the tiller:
- Use a winch handle and unscrew the tiller cover situated at the back of the cockpit.
- Insert the tiller into the rudder stock and make sure it is fully secure in the square.
- If the automatic pilot is connected and is working after the tiller damage, use it.
- Disconnect all apparatus linked to the rudder stock to use the emergency tiller.
The emergency tiller is designed only to be able to continue underway at a reduced speed
in case of steering gear failure.
EMERGENCY TILLER
ADVICE - RECOMMENDATION
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