Overview of C-8
The characteristics of the C-8 steering, propulsion and foils are described as follows:
A. Aft foil system (AFS)
B. Steering wheel and throttle
C. Touchscreen with user interface
D. Front foil system (FFS)
E. Electrical motor cables
F. Foil locking mechanism
G. Steering motor/actuator
H. Aft foil (wing)
I. Rudder connection box
J. Rudder
K. Retraction motor
L. Steering wire
M. Pod motor (propulsion unit)
N. Front foil
O. Front foil motor/actuator x 2
P. Front foil strut x 2
Q. Foil sacrificial anode x 2
Steering
The C-8 has an electrical steer-by-wire system. There is no physical connection between the steering wheel and the rudder. If the electrical steering system is disabled, only manual steering is possible. Manual steering is done by rotating the rudder, by hand.
The aft foil system
The aft foil system contains components of the combined propulsion and steering system, such as the pod motor and rudder.
The rudder connection box contains the electric connections and cables for controlling the pod motor. Never pull or strain motor cables. This can damage motor functions.
The retraction motor generates power for retracting and extending the rudder. The different retraction modes are set via the user interface on the touchscreen.
The steering motor and connecting steering wire transmits the movements of the steering wheel to that of the rudder.
The pod runs very quietly, and idle running is silent. The driver must always know if the pod is on or off. Check that the propeller LED by the throttle is turned off.
The front foil system
The front foil system is only extended during foiling mode, and fully retracted inside the foil garage during other driving modes. An actuator motor on each foil strut controls the foil during flight.
The foil is equipped with two sacrificial anodes, protecting the metal in the front foil system from galvanic corrosion.
The front foil system is extended and retracted via the user interface, on the touchscreen .
Height sensors
The main function of the six height sensors is to provide input for foil control, measuring the distance between the hull and the water. The height sensors must be kept clean in order to function properly.
Sonar depth finder (optional)
The sonar depth finder indicates sea depth and cays, via the user interface. Depth is not measured while foiling. The sonar depth finder must be kept clean in order to function properly.