[C320-list] steering issue

[Greg Arnold]

Should be "clutch" rather than "brake."  Clutch was not released so
wheel stayed to the right.


On 7/30/2024 6:45 PM, Greg Arnold via C320-list wrote:
> One guess:
>
> You were under sail with the wheel autopilot on.  When you dropped sails
> the boat turned to the left.  The AP went hard to the right trying to
> keep you on course.  You then turned off the AP but did not release the
> brake.  So the wheel stayed hard to the right. There was considerable
> resistance when you tried to turn the wheel to the left, so you did not
> center it.
>
>
> On 7/28/2024 4:49 PM, Louis Friedman via C320-list wrote:
>> Hey all,
>>
>> Was hoping to get some input on where to start on troubles shooting this
>> one before I tow to the shop.  Went to drop sails today after a nice
>> sail,
>> started up the engine and hit the throttle and the boat would only do
>> 360s
>> to the right.  If I put it in reverse it didn't move at all but didn't
>> spin. Wheel might have a little more resistance on it than usual but not
>> sure.  Was not able to make headway so had to drop anchor and call for a
>> tow back to the mooring field.  Need to get back there this week to
>> take a
>> look.  Curious what others think this might be / where to check -
>> ?steering
>> cable, ?something stuck in rudder.
>>
>> Lou Friedman
>> hull #623 s/v MissAdventure.