Ditto on Lew. As a result of high recommendations from this list, I sent my 46 year old hydraulic unit to Lew during the off-season. I have no idea the last time it was rebuilt (if ever). I had to construct a box for safe shipping, which was a bit of a chore (not too bad, though). Shipping to Seattle was about $120 (each way), and I believe Lew charged $500 or $600 for the rebuild. Although he got off to a bit of a slow start, when he focused on my project he sent e-mail updates with questions and alternatives. He was a bit disappointed that the rebuilt unit would not hold 3500 pounds for more than a day or two, but it will hold 2,000 for at least two weeks. This was a perfectly fine result as I don’t go above 2500 (for racing), and usually keep about 500 on at the dock to take up slack. Overall, my experience was very good. I am no longer concerned about the hydraulic unit failing, and Lew was a pleasure to deal with.
Matt Wolford C&C 42 Custom From: Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2022 8:13 AM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: hydraulic ram backstay Ditto. I sent mine to a "Navtec Shop". 4 boat bucks and a couple years later it was leaking again. I sent it to Lew. Three years now and no leak. Bottom line: send it to Lew - 100% chance of success. Or send it to a local hydraulic shop or a "Navtec Shop" and take your chances. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA
