Stus-List Re: Recommendations to rebuild hydraulic cylinders for backstay

I always bring mine home, think the extreme cold and dry weather when combined with the lack of use are bad for the seals. Get Outlook for iOS From: paul.hood via CnC-List Sent: Friday, November 17, 2023 6:48:48 PM To: David Risch via

Stus-List Re: Recommendations to rebuild hydraulic cylinders for backstay

I think one really important thing is to keep the rods clean and shiny. I often find them gunked up and I try to polish them up. Pulling all that crud past the seals can't be good.. I also put a little felt disc where the rod goes into the cylinder to keep the seal from breaking down under the

Stus-List Re: Recommendations to rebuild hydraulic cylinders for backstay

For the 2nd time in its 30 yr life, I left my Navtec cylinder with the local hydraulic shop for a rebuild. Unfortunately it’s so old that complete rebuild kits are not available but he is replacing what he can with what is available re seals, etc. Since it is basically a manual pump and assuming

Stus-List Re: Recommendations to rebuild hydraulic cylinders for backstay

Will Sailtec rebuild it? I have had good luck communicating with them, Kevin Savitt has been more than helpful for a number of problems I have had - ksav...@sailtec.com I know you can buy spare parts from them, and I think their hydraulics are very good quality. Bill Coleman Entrada, Erie PA On

Stus-List Re: Recommendations to rebuild hydraulic cylinders for backstay

Went to a specialty hydralics shop to get mine fixed.  They couldn't don't.  Went elsewhere and they did fine.  Still wasn't cheap. Done work on the 2 hydralics and the pump. Seems I do have periodic failures in the backstay and pump (seals) too often and usually experienced after the winter.

Stus-List Re: Recommendations to rebuild hydraulic cylinders for backstay

Just go to a local hydraulic shop. Sorry as a Navtech “technician” ripped me off for two “re-builds” in two years at $500 an incompetent rebuild. Construction guys don’t tolerate that crap. $100 once and done. It is just a pump. From: Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List Sent: Friday,

Stus-List Re: Recommendations to rebuild hydraulic cylinders for backstay

I also like Lew, whom I contacted based on recommendations from this list.  That said, he’s not from NJ (far from it), and shipping cost almost as much as the work.  Also, the rebuild work I had done was prophylactic, and my unit now has a very minor leak that it didn’t have before.  I’m sure he’d

Stus-List Re: Recommendations to rebuild hydraulic cylinders for backstay

Second Lew Townsend. He rebuilt mine after another Navtec rebuilder botched it. Excellent to work with. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 8:55 AM ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Lew Townsend did all my Navtec hydraulic repairs.

Stus-List Re: C spreader cracked

I also have a potential issue with an aluminum spreader.  I was hunting around and saw Rig-Rite sells them, but I couldn’t figure out how to get the correct size or customize.  I’m interested in your responses.Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 17, 2023, at 10:08 AM, John Read via CnC-List wrote:Hi

Stus-List Re: C spreader cracked

I have spreaders from a 1984 35 Mk III. They are in very good condition. The boat has been sailed mostly in freshwater. The long ones are 39". The short ones are 24". Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 6:00 AM Nathan Post via CnC-List <

Stus-List Re: Recommendations to rebuild hydraulic cylinders for backstay

Try a local hydraulic shop. John Read Legacy III 1982 C 34 Noank, CT From: Allen Miles via CnC-List Sent: Friday, November 17, 2023 9:36 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Allen Miles Subject: Stus-List Recommendations to rebuild hydraulic cylinders for backstay Good morning All,

Stus-List Re: C spreader cracked

Hi Nathan Bummer on the crack. Welding should work. Might want to try salvage yards. Have had excellent experience with Mass Marine Parts in Quincy MA Mass Marine Parts John Read From: Nathan Post via CnC-List Sent: Friday, November 17, 2023 9:00

Stus-List Re: Recommendations to rebuild hydraulic cylinders for backstay

Lew Townsend did all my Navtec hydraulic repairs. Don't know whether he does Sailtec, but you can call him at (206) 498-7282. He does quality work. Others on the list have also used him. Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 6:36 AM Allen Miles via

Stus-List Recommendations to rebuild hydraulic cylinders for backstay

Good morning All, Septima has moved from Hampton Roads, VA to Bayville, NJ. Upon arrival we noticed that the hydraulic cylinders for the backstay were leaking. Does anyone have recommendations on a reputable service to rebuild them in the NJ area? They are Sailtec branded. However, the marina we

Stus-List C spreader cracked

Hello all, My rigger found a crack in the spreader on my 1981 C 34 when they took down the rig this fall. It is a longitudinal crack on the leading edge of the aluminum profile where it attaches to the mast several inches long. Welding is a possibility, but I am wondering if sourcing a