Hello all
With all of the discussions about hydraulic backstay adjusters, and mine
being fixed (finally), where do most of you keep and use the pressure? At
the dock vs. sailing and under what conditions?
Thanks!
Bruce Whitmore
1994 C&C 37/40+
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There are lots of discussions on the web about repairing hydraulic backstays.
The one overwhelming constant in most of them is the high regard
There are lots of discussions on the web about repairing hydraulic
backstays. The one overwhelming constant in most of them is the high
regard folks have for Lew Townsend's work.
I wanted to use him to repair mine a couple years ago. Contacted him but
he was just about to start a 3 week vacation
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>>>>> 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
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, although it doesn’t look that great.
>>>> Keeping the seal out of the sun will keep it lasting longer.
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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.
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Listers,
What is the best fluid to use in my Navtec Hydraulic Backstay?
I see lots of chatter about viscosity and moisture inhibitors, but no real
definitive answer.
Anyone have a recommendation?
All the best,
This is from the Navtec/Lewmar website:
What kind of oil do I need for my Integral backstay adjuster, hydraulic
panel, or hydraulic cylinder?
Hydraulic oils used with Navtec equipment should be premium petroleum
based, antiwear oils that have anti-foam and anticorrosion additives. They
should ha
Mine had transmission fluid originally, but the hydraulic ram service company
advised me to switch it out and use a non-detergent 10 weight oil. Works
great, thirteen years now. Bought it at NAPA. I would use that again.
Chuck Scheaffer Resolute, 1989 C&C 34R
> On March 1, 2020 at 7:59 PM
Listers,
What is the best fluid to use in my Navtec Hydraulic Backstay?
I see lots of chatter about viscosity and moisture inhibitors, but no real
definitive answer.
Anyone have a recommendation?
All the best,
Edd
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Edd M. Schillay
Captain of the “Starship Enterprise”
C&C
If a local hydraulic shop can't fix it, I second the recommendation for Lew
Townsend in Seattle.
When you get it back, get a rubber washer for $1 or so at a big box or
hardware store and slide it down the shaft to rest on top of the cylinder.
It will protect the upper seal from UV, a cmmon failure
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Shawn,
FWIW, I got a quote from a Navtec certified rigger to rebuild my Navtec -10 for
$800. Instead I took the ram and the remote pump to a local hydraulic
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> It appears that the backstay adjuster is in need of a rebuild. Although
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Hello all,
It appears that the backstay adjuster is in need of a rebuild. Although the
gauge reads to 2500psi, it struggles to reach 500
Hello all,
It appears that the backstay adjuster is in need of a rebuild. Although the
gauge reads to 2500psi, it struggles to reach 500, and slowly bleeds down.
It is marked Hydra Tech Marine, Vancouver, BC. (which appears to be out of
business), and looks like this:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/Dm
phone.
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Will do- thanks guys, I'm glad it's only a regular maintenance thing :)
Dan
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> On Mar 22, 2018, at 12:
Lew Townsend did my hydraulics. He is very professional, and he does a lot
more than just replacing parts. I am sure you will not find better quality
work from anyone than you will get from him.
Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
Rose City YC
Portland, OR
On Thu, Mar 22, 2018 at 8:43 AM, Josh Muckl
You could source new seals on McMaster-Carr which will probably be the
cheapest route.
A hydraulic shop will probably have the seals on hand and be able to
install at their hourly rate - second cheapest.
When I sent my Navtec cylinders (2) to Lew Townsend (+1 206-498-7282) at
Sound Rigging in Sea
Dan- I have Sailtec backstay that is completely self contained.
The factory told me to bring it inside in the winter and store it vertically.
Something to consider once yours is repaired.
Will do- thanks guys, I'm glad it's only a regular maintenance thing :)
Dan
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> On Mar 22, 2018, at 12:18 AM, Dan via CnC-List wrote:
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> Hey everyone,
> I noticed that my hydraulic backstay was leaking a little hydraulic fluid
> around the piston point - an indication that
c: Dan
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 w
5 Mk-III “Midnight Mistress”
Hampton VA
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Subject: Stus-List hydraulic backstay
Hey everyone,
I noticed that my hydraulic backstay was leaking a little hydraulic f
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 tem
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