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Mathway steering
Mechanical
steering gives precise control and a
positive feel of the rudder position at
the helm. Mathway steering is the
preferred system for many pilot boats
and has also been fitted to numerous
RNLI lifeboats, sailing vessels and
motor boats.
All
Mathway steering gears are of the mechanical
type with positive gearing between the wheel
and the rudder, or rudders. They are free of
back-lash and remain so after prolonged use,
even under the most arduous conditions. The
larger power-operated models have the manual
gear incorporated in the transmission system
and in the unlikely event of power failure,
full control of the vessel is maintained -
the only indication being the heavier wheel
action caused by the absence of power
assistance.
With over 80 years experience in
manufacture and fitting, Mathway can justifiably
claim to have an extensive, practical working
knowledge of the usage of marine steering gear
for all types of craft.
All
gearboxes are built with minimal friction and
nil backlash. |
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| Mathway extra light steering
systems are currently the smallest of our range. A
smaller tiller reduction box will soon make them
suitable for craft less than 24 feet. XL steering
can be fitted to yachts and motor boats. |
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Mathway light steering is
suitable for the majority of yachts and motor
boats.
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The ES system is similar to the
LS series, sharing some components, but has been
up-rated for heavier duty.
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Mathway LPS power steering is a system
designed for vessels having rudder torque of
above 3 ton ft, and up to 16 ton ft. It
provides a precision engineered mechanical
linkage between wheel and rudder, with
hydraulic power reducing the load at the
wheel. The Royal Navy's Archer Class vessels
use Mathway LPS steering systems.
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| Mathway offers a
comprehensive range of fittings. Steering wheels
can be bulkhead, console or pedestal mounted. Helm
indicators are directly geared into the
transmission, and therefore always reflect true
rudder angle. Multi-station steering position can
be accommodated, and wheels supplied with
disconnecting clutches. |
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