I'm replacing my adjuster currently. Sailtec 10-SI to Sailtec 10-Long. The old one leaked a good deal of oil last spring and still works but loses pressure over time (holds pretty well in our currently cold weather, but not in warmer weather). Just about any rigger can rebuild a Navtec adjuster. Sailtec rebuild is about $425, through Sailtec. That's nearly half the cost of a new adjuster with newer features (like the pressure gauge at the top) so that's why I decided to go new.
RiggingOnly is who I ordered through and they have the steepest discounts on Sailtec and Navtec. They're closed this week due to holidays. Your local rigger may be able to get a pretty good discount too though. I'd recommend rebuild unless you're replacing or reheading your backstay. Harken makes nice adjusters now too, but they're more expensive. I know people say any random hydraulics shop can rebuild it, but for me with such a critical component I'd prefer someone with marine specific experience. From what I've heard, the repair should last a long time unless the shaft is scored or otherwise damaged. A rigger can pretty easily check that upon opening it up, to determine whether it's worth rebuilding or not. -Patrick 1984 C&C Landfall 38 On Dec 30, 2016, at 9:35 AM, John McKay <jmckay...@yahoo.ca> wrote: > > The Navtec backstay adjuster failed on Enterprise this summer. > > I know South Shore can repair it but it is a fairly expensive repair and > searching on the net, most say a repair does not last that long. > > Has anyone replaced their adjuster? > > With what? > > Approximate cost? > > Or if repaired, where? > > Guys around my yacht club says it is an easy fix, but they are > mechanically inclined! > > Thanks and Happy New Years > > John on Enterprise > Komoka > >
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