rudder/helm indicators.

[aztec]

simple one... how do rudder indicators work?

just wondered. /forums/images/icons/smile.gif



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[andyball]

All the ones I've seen have been a "sensor" connected mechanically to some part of the steering mechanism that moves ....this connected electrically to a indicator dial near the helm. A little like a mechanical level guage, if that's clearer?.

For single non-hydraulic helms, there's a gadget that sticks in the middle of the wheel & indicates position ...made by Davis (I think) & costs £20 'ish .seen in compass catalogue + many chandlers.

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