Re: Stus-List Backstay ram rebuild & fluid

I have a hydraulic backstay and vang, with a unit (I don't know what it's called) in the cockpit that switches between the two. A year-and-a-half ago, the unit failed, and I had it and the vang rebuilt by a hydraulic shop (recommended by Navtec) in Seattle. Lew Townsend did a thorough job, and e

Re: Stus-List Backstay tension

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 f

Stus-List Backstay ram rebuild & fluid

Navtec Backstay Ram Years ago the seal started leaking on the backstay ram. Chesapeake Rigging wanted $795 to inspect and rebuild it, and the work may reveal more expensive parts will be needed. (A new ram would cost a little over a grand.) Instead, I took the unit to a local hydraulic repair s

Re: Stus-List Surveillance camera

A car alarm on the float switch would work. On the other hand, the alarm might annoy someone to the point where they make sure the boats sinks! On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 12:50 PM, Della Barba, Joe wrote: > I would rig a loud alarm to a float switch higher than the normal one that > runs the pump(

Re: Stus-List Surveillance camera

I would rig a loud alarm to a float switch higher than the normal one that runs the pump(s). If for no other reason than to see what is annoying them, someone will come down and check it out. Joe Della Barba Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson

Re: Stus-List Surveillance camera

Joe, I just moved her to Chesapeake Harbour. She'll be there until a slip opens up at Orchard Beach Marina on Mill Creek. At least I'm near Fawcetts and West if I need something. Joel 35/3 The Office Annapolis On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 11:48 AM, Della Barba, Joe wrote: > Where is your boat?***

Re: Stus-List Surveillance camera

Where is your boat? Joe Della Barba From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 10:09 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Surveillance camera I might try that first. I have an old laptop with a camera. Aim it

Re: Stus-List 35 MK I water tank and pump + filters

That was a good one Joe - at least you weren't offshore when you found the water in the boat. I did a winter delivery once, woke up and the boat felt sluggish. When I stepped into the water and turned on my headlight, the floorboards were floating almost up to the settee cushions. Could be w

Re: Stus-List Surveillance camera

I might try that first. I have an old laptop with a camera. Aim it into the bilge with a ruler in the bilge so I can see if the pump is working. Its not as good as an alarm, but its better than not having anything. On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 9:54 AM, Della Barba, Joe wrote: > You could set up a

Re: Stus-List Surveillance camera

You could set up a PC with cameras and any other kind of sensor and use PC-Anywhere to log into it. Joe Della Barba From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joe Della Barba Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 7:01 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Surveil

Re: Stus-List Backstay tension

Thanks Joel Mine is an older unit, a think maybe about 10-15 years old. It has been working fine and I don't really want to open it, which I will have to do to see the fluid. For others on the list who have one installed: is periodic inspection and/or replacement of the fluid usual pract

Re: Stus-List Backstay tension

Dwight, I've replaced the fluid in my system and it was a pretty easy job to pump out the old fluid and replace it. Navtec does sell fluid, but you'd be better off dollar-wise getting standard hydraulic fluid at most larger auto supply stores. Autozone sells 64-oz bottles at $

Re: Stus-List Backstay tension

Dwight, Navtec sells a fluid in about a 32 ounce bottle. I only found one rigger in Annapolis who carried it. Becasue my whole system needed to be flushed and rebuilt I did not tackle it, but it seems like you should be able to DIY. On the system that I have there is a reservoir, pump and pisto

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 _ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...