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STEERING SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS

Below you will find examples of steering systems with one or two steering positions and one or two rudders, with or without non
return valves.

Single steering position base system components
1 Steering pump with or without built-in non-return valves
• 1 Cylinder
• 1 Steering pump
• Hydraulic tubing (with end fittings) and fluid
• Optional: Separate dual non-return valve or by-pass valve (see below)

Dual steering positions base system components

• Two steering pumps with built-in non-return valves
• Alternatively: two steering pumps without non-return valves,
in which case a separate dual non-return valve block must be fitted
• 1 Cylinder
• 2 T- pieces
• Hydraulic tubing (with end fittings) and fluid
• Optional: By-pass valves (see below)

Dual rudder steering
Specifically suitable for catamarans!

Dual rudders which are not connected by a tie-bar can be operated by
2 cylinders and 1 pump with or without built-in non-return valves.
Specifications
• 2 Cylinders
• 1 Steering pump
• Hydraulic tubing (with end fittings) and fluid
• 2 By-pass valves
• Optional: Separate dual non-return valve

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