Dan,
That sounds pretty normal for a leaky seal to not hold pressure. It’s odd that you leaked so much fluid though. The backstay is the highest part of the system. I would think that the pressure would eventually leak down to zero and then stop leaking altogether. I’ve had my seals replaced before. Cheap and easy fix. I’ve also noticed that if you keep the top seal covered, it lasts longer. Some folks use a foam can holder for this, although it doesn’t look that great. Keeping the seal out of the sun will keep it lasting longer. Jake Jake Brodersen C&C 35 Mk-III “Midnight Mistress” Hampton VA From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> On Behalf Of Dan via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2018 23:18 To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Dan <dgcorm...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List hydraulic backstay Hey everyone, I noticed that my hydraulic backstay was leaking a little hydraulic fluid around the piston point - an indication that a seal inside probably needs replacing... I noticed that over the winter most of the fluid has leaked out and the backstay will no longer hold pressure. We've had temperatures as low as -19 deg. Celcius here in Canada, just wondering if this leaking is normal with a bad seal or is there more at play here with leaving my hydraulics exposed to the harsh cold environment? Thanks, Dan Breakaweigh C&C44 Halifax, NS
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