Rudder indicator issue
- Smoken
- Scurvy Dog

- Posts: 9
- Joined: May 4th, 2018, 12:12 pm
- Vessel Info: 2000 53 Carver Voyager
- Location: League City
Rudder indicator issue
We have a 2000 53 Carver Voyager. The rudder indicator is off by one mark. I can’t find anyway to adjust the rudder unit. Has anyone had this issue and corrected it? Thanks in advance.
- g36
- Admiral

- Posts: 2115
- Joined: April 7th, 2014, 6:07 pm
- Vessel Info: 1997 Carver 405
- Location: Soddy Daisy TN.
- Has thanked: 7 times
- Been thanked: 654 times
Re: Rudder indicator issue
Center the rudders and then realign the sensing unit should get it may need to loosen its mount
1997 Carver 405
Crusader xli
The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
Crusader xli
The Black Pearl
Soddy Daisy Tn.
- Midnightsun
- CYO Supporter

- Posts: 2984
- Joined: March 27th, 2016, 2:27 pm
- Vessel Info: The Midnight Sun
2007 41CMY
Volvo D6-370's - Location: Montreal, Canada
- Has thanked: 272 times
- Been thanked: 1193 times
Re: Rudder indicator issue
There is an adjustment screw on the rudder sender connection consisting of a threaded tube with a threaded rod and lock nut. Loosen the locknut and adjust accordingly. 
- Smoken
- Scurvy Dog

- Posts: 9
- Joined: May 4th, 2018, 12:12 pm
- Vessel Info: 2000 53 Carver Voyager
- Location: League City
-
Viper
- CYO Supporter

- Posts: 6267
- Joined: July 10th, 2015, 9:58 pm
- Vessel Info: 1989 Carver 3807 Aft Cabin
- Location: Ontario, Canada
- Has thanked: 475 times
- Been thanked: 1791 times
Re: Rudder indicator issue
I agree with the guys. This is best done with a buddy at the helm so they can monitor the gauge while you make your adjustment and let you know when to stop. Way easier than going up and down yourself after each adjustment. Depending on the make and model of sender, you may or may not have contacts on top of the unit where the wiring is connected. If you do have terminals there, make sure you have clean, tight, secure connections before making any adjustments.