Dwight,
I replaced mine several years ago. I had the backstay cylinder off the boat for repair. I needed a new O ring or two. The North loft did the repairs. It wasn't too terrible on price, but I can't recall what it was. No leaks since. I don't think the replacement interval is very frequent, unless the fluid gets contaminated. Mine was black, milky, and just bad looking. I opened the ports on the backstay and vang (alternately) and pushed new fluid through the system. It was very easy. The only hard part is filling the fluid tank. Mine is tucked up on a shelf in the port cockpit locker with only a few inches above it to access the fill port. Jake Jake Brodersen C&C 35 Mk-III "Midnight Mistress Hampton VA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight veinot Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 8:48 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Backstay tension Is it recommended to periodically replace the hydraulic fluid in the Navtec backstay adjusters? If so is it a DIY project and what is the recommended replacement fluid? Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS
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