Service Systems - PDQ Yachts 36 Capella Owner's Manual

Inspect the steering periodically for loosened locknuts and cables. Pay particular
attention to the rod ends connecting the tiller arms to the rudder bar. Motor vibration
tends to loosen fasteners, so the more you travel under power, the more frequently you
should inspect this area.
Every year:
• Grease the ball joints with a small of Teflon based gel lubricant.
• Remove the pull-pull cables, degrease them with a cleaning agent (available
from any auto supply store), inspect them for chafe and broken strands, re-
grease them with a Teflon-based marine gel lubricant, replace and re-adjust
them. You can also achieve the same end by pouring a small amount of
90 oil on the cable at the sheaves on the floor of the helm locker. The oil
will simply migrate down the cable.
Electrical Systems
Although it may seem that there is little maintenance to be done on an electrical system,
many electrical problems emanate from simple loose connections. You can therefore
stave off many problems by developing the habit of checking connections whenever
you enter a space where they are visible or reachable, then tightening any that are loose.
All wiring is tin-plated copper and therefore will be very resistant to corrosion.
However, all wires should be checked periodically for corrosion and chafing and
replaced if necessary. Preventative care consists of making sure that gear is not allowed
to rest on or rub against any electrical wiring and preventing the exposure of wiring to
any unnecessary wetness.
If an electrical device is performing poorly or seems hot, check its connections. If
connections or fasteners are tight, check the wire with a Multimeter or call an
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