Good hint about the oil. It makes sense. Thanks!
Glenn Henderson
On Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 4:38 PM Bill Coleman via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> I just went through all that myself in the last couple of years. Kind of
> like filling your car tires. At first, I borrowed one of my cr
I just went through all that myself in the last couple of years. Kind of
like filling your car tires. At first, I borrowed one of my crewmates
nitrogen tank and regulator, as he had one for his airplane landing gear. I
think it only went to 500 lb. Plus it was a little constraining with the
short
Didn you recondition a boom vang? If so, where did you get the nitrogen
recharge accomplished?
Glenn Henderson
WeGo
C&C 41
On Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 12:10 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> Glad it worked for you. You're welcome.
>
> Dennis C.
> Touche' 35-1 #83
> Mandevi
Glad it worked for you. You're welcome.
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandevile, LA
On Wed, Feb 14, 2024, 7:15 AM Tom A via CnC-List
wrote:
> Shout out to Dennis for helping me replace the end seals on my Navtec,
>
> Tom A
>
>
> Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site
Shout out to Dennis for helping me replace the end seals on my Navtec,
Tom A
Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help
me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at:
https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
Thanks for your help.
Stu
Hey Dennis,
No worries. Your ram sounds good to go.
My long story, longer:
It's been two years since my Navtec adventure.
At the time, I watched many YouTube videos on rebuilding hydraulic rams, and
thought "I can do that".
The two seals on the piston are made of a very hard rubber and sit
Chuck,
Don't disagree with anything you said. The seals I replaced were probably
the simplest ones in the unit requiring no special tools. As I alluded to
in my post, it was a simple rebuild with no mitigating issues.
I chose to not replace the main piston seals. Fortunately, they seem to be
d
FWIW, I tried to rebuild my backstay ram two summers ago and learned the hard
way, I didn't have the proper tools to do it myself. I wound up taking the
thing to a local shop and they finished it for me. I got a rebuild kit from
Offshore Spars and followed the detailed instructions that Dennis
Date: 2024-01-07 10:40 p.m. (GMT-05:00) To: Stus-List
, CnClist Cc: cenel...@aol.com
Subject: Stus-List Re: Navtec hydraulic backstay - amateur rebuild
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 m
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 th
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, 2024
Thank you for sharing this. I will keep it as reference.
C&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.
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A fellow boater had a Navtec integral hydraulic backstay adjuster that blew the
top
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> From: Jeffrey A. Laman via CnC-List
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Subject: Stus-List Re: Navtec Hydraulic backstay adjuster, soon to be free
I have never taken a hydraulic backstay adjuster apart so have no firsthand
knowledge of whether an adjuster is similar to a tractor hydraulic system or
not. Surely the principle is the
rtant and expensive piece of hardware.
Jeff Laman
1981 C&C34 "Harmony"
Ludington, Mi
From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:18 AM
To: Stus-List
Cc: Della Barba, Joe
Subject: Stus-List Re: Navtec Hydraulic backstay a
Back in the day the local hydraulic shop worked on these and autopilot rams for
us at “farmer and bulldozer driver” prices, not boat prices. They are not all
that different than anyone else’s hydraulics.
Joe Della Barba
Coquina
Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to h
days when it warms up and I finish what
needs to be done before going in the water.
Jeff Laman
1981 C&C34 "Harmony"
Ludington, Mi
From: Dennis C. via CnC-List
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:02 AM
To: Stus-List
Cc: Dennis C.
Subject: Stus-L
If you're talking about a traditional cylinder/ram style hydraulic
adjuster, a complete leak of all fluid should not result in the loss of the
rig. The rod and piston will simply extend to the maximum and stop. The
piston will be at the top of its travel against the plug in the top of the
cylinde
Sorry, but I seem to be missing something. My split hydraulic backstays
have leaked in the past, to I initially just set the backstay tension using
the turnbuckle to a light air setting at the dock and put it on my list for
future repairs. Now they're fixed ( and yes, more story on that to come)
while sailing.
Jeff L.
From: Riley Anderson
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Subject: Re: Stus-List Re: Navtec Hydraulic backstay adjuster, soon to be free
Thanks for your comment, Jeff. I agree that adjuster failure a
t;
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> Has anyone rebuilt a Sailtec hydr
"Harmony"
Ludington, MI
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Has anyone rebuilt a Sailtec hydraulic backstay adjuster? I have one that was
on my 1
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> From: cenelson via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com]
> Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 6:06 PM
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> I had mine rebuilt at a local hydraulic shop (lots of
Riley,if the backstay adjuster doesnt sell on e/bay I would be interested in
taking it off your hands Thanks,Lee Christiansen 1987 35 MK3.
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> *Subject:* Stus-List Re: Navtec Hydraulic backstay adjuster, soon to be
> free
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>
>
> I had mine rebuilt at a local hydraulic shop (lots of farmer implements
> use hydraulics)
, NC
From: cenelson via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com]
Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2021 6:06 PM
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I had mine rebuilt at a local hydraulic shop (lots of farmer implements use
I wasted a few boat bucks with a so called Navtec shop in Houston. They
might have scratched the shaft and done more harm. Only lasted 4 years
before it started leaking. When I got it back, I had to pump the handle
several dozen times before it finally started working. The Houston shop
said th
I' been said many times on this list, and I'll say it again: Lew Townsend
in Seattle is the man to do all your hydraulic work. (206) 498-7282.
Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
Rose City YC
Portland, OR
On Thu, Apr 15, 2021 at 7:01 PM Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
Not for nothing, I have a shitshow story about Navtech and a Florida firm
that I'm waiting for the dust to settle before I share the details. Let's
just say between incompetence and unwillingness to stand behind their work,
I will be giving zero stars with 8 x 12 color photographs with circles an
No. They had everything they needed. Considering the volume and the size of the
kind of cylinders they usually deal with, I got the impression that fixing my
‘dinky little cylinder’ was something they could do over lunchtime— especially
since the bore was fine.
While I might be simplifying it a
I have a split backstay and dual hydraulic adjusters. I rebuilt both a couple years ago for about $26 in parts. Rebuilding it is nothing to be afraid of. Anything you need can be ordered from Hercules hydraulics through a hydraulics shop if necessary. A manual hydraulic adjuster is a pretty simple
Charlie, that's good to hear. Did you also have to buy the seal kit or did
the hydraulic shop have what you need?
On Thu, Apr 15, 2021 at 6:06 PM cenelson via CnC-List
wrote:
> I had mine rebuilt at a local hydraulic shop (lots of farmer implements
> use hydraulics) about 8 yrs ago for $260.
>
>
I had mine rebuilt at a local hydraulic shop (lots of farmer implements use
hydraulics) about 8 yrs ago for $260.
Still no leaks—!
Charlie Nelson
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On Thursday, April 15, 2021, 5:54 PM, Riley Anderson via CnC-List
wrote:
Hello all,
I'm getting rid of my
Lew does all my hydraulic work. One time he even followed up his repair
with a phone call to make sure everything was satisfactory.
Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
Rose City YC
Portland, OR
On Wed, Jan 20, 2021 at 3:54 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> Dwight.
>
> Lew T
Dwight.
Lew Townsend in Seattle is the best hydraulic adjuster repair person. I
wanted to get him to repair mine two years ago. He was about to go
cruising for 3 weeks so I had it serviced at a "Navtec certified" shop
closer to me. Two years later it is leaking again.
It is right now on its wa
Strictly Hydraulics in Burnside, very good at ir.
Rod
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Subject: Stus-List Navtec hydraulic backstay
Mine needs some seals replaced. Can anyone in the Halifax Nova Scotia area
refe
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