[PUP] Emergency tiller

[Scott E. Bulger]

Thanks for additional feedback on things to check.  Per Ron R I will look at
the ram and other components to make sure everything is sound.  Regarding
the Hynautic pressurized steering, on my boat it specifies 12 to 20 lbs of
pressure (from memory, not at the boat).  Its been on 20lbs and has only
required a single stroke of a mini bike pump in 3 years.  I believe the
hydraulic system is working perfectly.  

I've played with the autopilot and am delighted with how it handles a
following sea.  Unlike most Nordhavn boats I have a Furuno autopilot and
have been really happy with it.  Like Johns 55 my 40 will yaw as it is
overtaken by a wave from behind.  I don't know how Jim can state the boat
behaves beautifully in all sea conditions, because this is a property of a
square stern.  It's a compromise for storage capacity, one I'm delighted
with.  If the 40 had a nice beautiful rounded stern like the Krogen 44 Im
sure it would behave differently.  Am I complaining?  NO, all boats are a
compromise and this is one Im just fine with.  

Thanks!  Scott Bulger, proud owner of a Nordhavn 40, Alanui, Seattle WA
Currently floating in a river at the Costa Rica Yacht Club