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$> >> >> _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.paypal.me/stumurray__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!41z5a3scndV6zsY38CPUmpwe4zfVMIPIQsn535CFvek8ESje_dLwN7eV86xovi_GMDg$ > >
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