Boat Steering Repair Services
Comprehensive Boat Steering System Services
A yacht’s steering system is one of its most safety-critical components, requiring regular inspection, maintenance, and occasional upgrades to ensure precise handling under all conditions. Our workshop provides a complete range of services for mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic steering systems, carried out by specialists with extensive hands-on experience.
Detailed Inspections: Preventive maintenance begins with systematic inspections. We examine rudder stocks, shafts, quadrants, tiller arms, and all linkage components for signs of wear, corrosion, or deformation. Using precision measurement tools, we assess tolerances and clearances to detect early-stage issues before they develop into critical failures.
Rudder and Bearing Services: Rudder bearings are central to smooth and responsive steering. We provide routine replacements as well as complete overhauls of self-aligning roller bearings, composite bushings, and water-lubricated systems. Correct installation and alignment minimize friction, extend service life, and ensure maximum efficiency of the steering assembly.
Alignment and Calibration: Misalignment between helm, linkage, and rudder can cause heavy steering and premature wear. Our technicians carry out precise alignment and calibration of quadrants, sheaves, and hydraulic rams, ensuring balanced helm feedback and accurate rudder angle response. Proper calibration enhances maneuverability and reduces strain on both mechanical and electronic components.
Autopilot Solutions: Modern cruising demands advanced autopilot systems that integrate seamlessly with onboard navigation electronics. We install and service autopilot drive units, linear and rotary actuators, and control heads compatible with leading brands such as Raymarine, Simrad, and B&G. These systems provide efficient helm management for long-distance passages, reducing fatigue and improving navigational precision.
Upgrade and Replacement Solutions
No steering system is too complex for our skilled team. Whether upgrading cable-and-sheave systems, replacing hydraulic pumps and cylinders, or modernizing electronic helm controls, we tailor every solution to the yacht’s design and usage profile. Common upgrades include new pedestals, steering wheels, hydraulic powerpacks, electronic rudder angle indicators, and redundancy features for ocean-crossing reliability. All installations are executed to classification society standards, ensuring long-term safety and performance.
Why Choose Our Boat Steering System Services?
Expertise: Our technicians are industry veterans with decades of combined experience in mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic steering systems. Their depth of knowledge ensures that even complex systems are handled with confidence and precision.
Quality: We work exclusively with high-grade components and certified replacement parts, sourced from trusted manufacturers. Every installation is carried out using the latest techniques and calibrated to exacting tolerances.
Customer Satisfaction: We pride ourselves on providing personalized service. From initial consultation to sea trials after installation, we ensure that your steering system meets your operational expectations and provides absolute confidence under all conditions.
