Rotary NFB

sbooy42

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I still need to get the boat out and diagnose my problem... but just to educate myself can someone explain the difference between a regular rotary system and a no feedback system?

Thanks
 

Silvertip

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Re: Rotary NFB

Regular steering is -- well -- regular steering. If you let go of the wheel while underway the steering may move by itself one way or the other due to to engine torque. You therefore need to apply some steering effort to keep that from happening. The higher the HP the more of an issue this is. NFB steering systems have a locking clutch in the system that prevents the wheel from turning. Just a slight pressure by the operator releases the clutch and steering is normal. It is a great system but does take a little getting used to. You will probably complain that steering is hard to make minor corrections. Fact is, you are over steering so set your direction and unless wind or water conditions dictate, you shouldn't need to make those tiny and frequent small wheel movements.
 

Fireman431

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Re: Rotary NFB

No indication of the type of boat/engine combo you have. Have you looked into hydraulic steering systems?
 

sbooy42

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Re: Rotary NFB

Thanks silvertip that makes sense...and may not be a good option because we spend alot time traveling a no wake river which gets crowed and small corrections are needed often...Gives me something to chew on until the snow melts

Sorry firearm I was just looking for a general explanation of the difference between the two systems... yes I looked at the hydraulic system long enough to see the price...I aint dropping that coin just so its easier for my wife to drive our 1976 25' tooner being pushed by a 1980 115 evinrude...=)
 
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