Josh, You dealt with Lew in Seattle? That's a haul from the Solomons, MD.
How did that work out? Allen On Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 2:22 PM Josh Muckley via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Ugh! Thanks Alan, for properly stating Lew's number. Sorry my number for > Lew was completely wrong! Please DISREGARD my previous email. As Alan > stated, Lew's proper info is: > 206-498-7282 > lewtowns...@comcast.net > > Apologies, > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > > On Mon, Jun 29, 2020, 13:42 ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> My hydraulic backstay failed while on an ocean race. I didn't notice it >> until we started slipping on the hydraulic fluid all over the cockpit >> floor. We used a spare halyard as a backstay until we finished the race. >> >> I have all my hydraulic work done by Lew Townsend in Seattle. He has done >> work for several people on the list.. Pretty far for you, but if you want >> to talk with Lew, you can reach him at: 206-498-7282. >> lewtowns...@comcast.net >> >> Alan Bergen >> 35 Mk III Thirsty >> >> On Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 9:45 AM Allen Miles via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> Jake, >>> >>> I know you sold Midnight Mistress, but my HYC based C&C 30-2 could use >>> new seals. Do you remember who you used for the job? I talked to a Hampton >>> rigger and he wanted to send it to New York to get the unit rebuilt. I >>> liked the idea of your cheap and easy fix. >>> >>> Thanks for your help, >>> >>> Allen Miles >>> S/V Septima >>> HYC, Hampton, VA >>> >>> On Thu, Mar 22, 2018 at 6:17 AM Jake Brodersen via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>>> 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* >>>> >>>> [image: cid:image001.png@01D2F43E.567E4070] >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *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 >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >>>> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >>>> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>>> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.paypal.me/stumurray__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!41z5a3scndV6zsY38CPUmpwe4zfVMIPIQsn535CFvek8ESje_dLwN7eV86xovi_GMDg$> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >>> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >>> use PayPal to send contribution -- >>> https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.paypal.me/stumurray__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!41z5a3scndV6zsY38CPUmpwe4zfVMIPIQsn535CFvek8ESje_dLwN7eV86xovi_GMDg$ >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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