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Davis Instruments 385 Rudder Position Indicator

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Davis Instruments

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Part Number

385
06/01/2036 3:25 AM
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$24.00

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Product Details

The Davis Instruments Rudder Position Indicator provides instant visual reference of your boat's rudder angle, enhancing safety during critical maneuvering situations such as docking, mooring, coming alongside other vessels, or operating in close quarters.

Key Features:

  • Gravity-powered pointer swings 30 degrees with each revolution of the steering wheel
  • Simple installation with self-adhesive pad mounts directly to approximately 2-inch (5 cm) diameter steering wheel hub
  • Hermetically sealed, weatherproof, and sunproof housing ensures long-lasting durability
  • No cables, electrical connections, or adjustments required for completely maintenance-free operation
  • Compatible with boats equipped with mechanical and single station hydraulic steering systems
  • Rugged construction designed for marine environments

This simple yet effective device gives helmsmen immediate awareness of rudder position without looking away from critical sightlines, making it an essential safety tool for precise boat handling in tight situations.

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Excellent shop with good prices, rapid delivery, good support, thank you!!!<br>This shop I would recommend for the purchases of auto of repair parts.<br><br>YULIYA.

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