Patent ID: 7895959

Claim:
An advanced steering system for a marine vessel having a plurality of rudders, comprising: a rudder assembly including an actuator and a plurality of rudders; a non-linear tiller arm for rudder control; said non-linear tiller arm having a first member defining a first generally linear axis; said non-linear tiller arm having a second member defining a second generally linear axis; said first member and said second member being angularly offset from one-another with respect to said first axis and said second axis; a tie bar, said tie bar for connection to said non-linear tiller arm; said non-linear tiller arm having a means for connection to said rudder assembly at one end, and a means for connection to said tie bar at the opposing end; and upon operation of said actuator, said non-linear tiller arm rotates causing said plurality of rudders to rotate in separate and distinct angular displacements.