Great detailed write-up Dennis!
If I had known it was coming, I might have done the equivalent rebuild of my 28
year old Navtec/Sailtec unit myself. Alas, I just picked it up from my local
hydraulic shop after a complete rebuild including the internal seals, etc.
about 3 weeks ago!
Initially
Dennis, this is super description complete with part numbers. Thanks!
Interested to hear any updates on your diy assembly.
The Navtec on my 37 doesn’t leak fluid, but may be low or time to change.
Recovery after each pump is slow.
Peter McMinn
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On Sun, Jan 7,
Thank you for sharing this. I will keep it as reference.
C 33-2
Bruno Lachance
Le 7 janv. 2024 à 15:45, Dennis C. via CnC-List a écrit
:
A fellow boater had a Navtec integral hydraulic backstay adjuster that blew the
top seal. As many of you know, this is probably the most common failure
Very cool write-up and project. Thanks for sharing.
From: Dennis C. via CnC-List
Sent: Sunday, January 7, 2024 3:44 PM
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Cc: Dennis C.
Subject: Stus-List Navtec hydraulic backstay - amateur rebuild
A fellow boater had a Navtec integral hydraulic backstay adjuster that blew the
top
A fellow boater had a Navtec integral hydraulic backstay adjuster that blew
the top seal. As many of you know, this is probably the most common
failure for these. Exposure to UV and the elements deteriorates the rod
wiper at the top of the cylinder and it's downhill from there. (I
recommend a
