The Rudder Volume 38 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922 edition. Excerpt: ...of the assembly is a vertical column containing the steering gear leads and surmounted by the compass in a proper binnacle. On either side of this column are fastened bronze levers that control the reverse gears of the two engines. The spark and throttles are also arranged above the reverse handles. The speed and direction of the entire craft is thus centered in a space which may be easily reached by both hands without moving from one spot or lifting the eyes from the compass card or course ahead. Alongside, and slightly lower than the steering wheel we find a handsome box attached to the after side of the cabin house. The top of this box is set at an angle and in it are mounted the two revolution counters that enable the captain to accurately tell his speed at any time. As the speed of a boat is always varied by the revolutions of the engine, the skipper soon learns that each engine speed is equal to a certain boat speed. His navigation is thus simplified. Below the tachometers, as revolution counters are termed, we find a double row of dials and gauges. By manipulating the switches the engines can be started, and various combinations of ignition system used. On all modern boats there are at least two distinct ignition systems, which A Properly Arranged and Equipped Engine Room on Yacht Atlantan, and the Control Station on Dee Dee Two Galleys Where the Equipment Has Been Arranged, So That Real Meals Can Be Prepared in Comfort for a Large Party can be used separately or together, as desired. Below the switches we find oil gauges that tell instantly if the oiling system fails, and also meters which acquaint us with the charging rate and condition of the electrical apparatus. On an auxiliary, the power is usually less and it is not so...