SPJ steering systems

Earlier in the year I posted some info re a steering system I developed.
The test boat (an Wilderness 1320 modified) has since undergone some serious workout Many miles cruising and racing.
The system has performed perfectly.
With only 7/8 turns lock to lock (owners brief) ultra direct with 100% positive feedback.
The standard kit has 1 1/2 LTL but can be varied to suit the individual.
Autopilot loves this system very little effort to drive it actuates a centre cable module.
NO link bar NO hydrolics NO copious amounts of blocks and sheeves.
A simple no fuss easy new install or retro fit system.
Available in kit form and its in and working.
More infomation can be had at www.schionningdesigns.con.au and follow the link SPJ Steering systems

 

dot CON dot au? Some kind of subliminal message there?

 

Gee I hit the key
Thanks for noticing Alan

 

Sorry, the page you are looking for cannot be found.

I can get there.

 

I think its because its .com and not .con

And you mean you cant get there!!!! Sigh!!

 

http://www.schionningdesigns.com.au/login/pages/images/Jandtsteeringsystem.pdf

That is the actuall link.

And BTW I didnt find anything new or innovative about your steering system. Sorry.

 

What means "HD P/P cables" in the picture? My native is not English.

 

P/P Cables = Push Pull Cables

 

terhohalme,
HD p/p cables = Heavy duty/ push pull.

Kay9, Innovation is sometimes measured by success.
BTW ??

 

BTW= By The Way.

Push pull cables have been around for a LONG time. So I guess Im not seeing what is NEW or INNOVATIVE here. In your post you mention you "developed". What exactly did you "Develop" about the push pull cable??????

 

Ive just looked at the drawing of the SPJ system.

There is a lot of pulleys there trasfered to P/Pcables all to steer with 2 wheels to two rudders.

That system could be fitted with a far simpler hydraulic system with a far better auto pilot.

There does'nt look to be any accommodation for rudder tracking but I guess you adjust the outer cable??? A hydraulic system merely adopts a hydraulic tie bar that can re align in seconds.

On larger power cats the rudders experience push or pull from the prop rotation affecting the rudder. This can be considerable and although is not felt at the helm because it cancels out the force remains on the tie bar being hydraulic or cable.

This is for small craft and is nothing special.

The only thing new here is conecting a cable to a P/P