| running in stern glands with water lubricated bearing in shaft log, intermediate and 'A' brackets, both with water lubricated bearings Engine monitors - electric type with digital displays at main and analogue type at flybridge - tachometer, volts, oil pressure, water temperature, oil and charge warning light, stop and start switches Engines are fresh water cooled, with salt water cooled heat exchanger and water jacketed exhaust manifold engine and gear box oil coolers Single lever electronic throttle and gear, with control heads at main &Flybridge positions Water injected exhaust system, with dual chamber silencers Cleanable bronze sea water strainers to each engine Four bladed handed turbine profile props in bronze, secured to propeller shafts by taper key and nuts 12 volt electrics, negative earth Trim tabs with indicator controls STEERING SYSTEM Twin station hand hydraulic steering with variable ratio helm units Twin fabricated stainless steel rudders carried in lower and upper bearings complete with emergency tiller steering All pipe work is in copper, except for the length between the check valves and the ram, which is in correctly rated hydraulic hose FUEL SYSTEM Twin aluminium fuel tanks complete with balance pipe, deck fillers and breathers, tank mounted sight gauges with fuel shut offs Fuel system layout allows either engine to draw from either tank Fuel pipe work to engine via filters with water traps Fuel gauges at lower helm for wing tanks ENGINE ROOM Located under the wheelhouse sole, with large removable floor panels that give clear access for major service. Natural ventilation through topside and superstructure grills, with natural and forced extraction systems, and full remote vent closures to seal engine room. Completely soundproofed Heavy barrier coat hull insulation under aft accommodation compartment Flowcoat to bilge surfaces Aluminium chequer plate walkways Aft access hatch provided behind the companionway stairs Engine room extractor fans Master battery switch Colour coded wiring with multi-strand copper conductors Additional AC overhead lighting |