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Old 14-02-2013, 19:07   #1
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MAXIM (VOYAGER) 380 - EMERGENCY TILLER QUERY

Hi All,

My Maxim 380 came without an instruction manual, and I am keen to learn how the emergency tiller works. The emergency tiller itself is straight forward, and has an about 1 inch square metal end, which is clearly meant to slot into a fitting attached somewhere in the steering system. Can anyone tell me where this might be?

There is a threaded cap on the deck above the steering (one on each side) which looks like it might be relevant, but on unscrewing the cap all I can see is some hard plastic (see photo).

I'd be very grateful if someone with a similar catamaran would let me know how the emergency tiller works.
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Old 14-02-2013, 20:59   #2
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Re: MAXIM (VOYAGER) 380 - EMERGENCY TILLER QUERY

Looks like mime except mine has a threaded hole in that plug you have uncovered. There is a threaded tool that screws into it so you can pull the plug out.
Somehow you need to get that plug out and then the tiller can be inserted.Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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Old 14-02-2013, 21:01   #3
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Re: MAXIM (VOYAGER) 380 - EMERGENCY TILLER QUERY

I do not know how the Maxim does it..
But every other vessel I have been around the emergency tiller mates to
the top of the rudder shaft. Take a look at the top of your rudder shaft it should
be square. Most designers do it this way so you have as few moving parts as possible.
If this picture is directly above your rudder shaft. I would think that plastic plug will come out.
Hope this helps.
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Old 15-02-2013, 15:42   #4
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Re: MAXIM (VOYAGER) 380 - EMERGENCY TILLER QUERY

Hi Ggray and Amphibious1,

Many thanks indeed for your useful responses. The cap in my picture is directly above the rudder shaft, so it would seem that I'm looking in the right area. I had made a somewhat timid effort to get the hard cap to come out, but it didn't seem to want to move even a millimeter. I'll now use a bit more force and see what happens. I very much like the idea of a threaded hole in the top of the plug, and maybe when I do get it out, I can get a threaded hole put in and a puller made up.

Again many thanks for your useful comments.
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