Thanks for the information. Do you by any chance have a name and/or number for the shop you used? Thanks and hope you had a great Thanksgiving, Allen
On Tue, Nov 21, 2023 at 7:31 PM CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Used a local NJ hydraulic shop twice in 21 years owning my boat. > I typically leave 500# pressure at the slip and keep a SS washer on the > rod above the cylinder to protect that O-ring seal from UVs. The pressure > holds for months. > > Fluid: The hydraulic shop advised me to change the original fluid that > looked like transmission fluid or power steering fluid to 10 weight > non-detergent fluid. Easily found at auto stores like NAPA. > > Chuck Scheaffer, Resolute 1989 C&C 34R Annapolis > > On 11/17/2023 8:44 PM EST Paul Fountain via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > I always bring mine home, think the extreme cold and dry weather when > combined with the lack of use are bad for the seals. > > Get Outlook for iOS <https://aka.ms/o0ukef> > ------------------------------ > *From:* paul.hood via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Sent:* Friday, November 17, 2023 6:48:48 PM > *To:* David Risch via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* paul.hood <paul.h...@rogers.com> > *Subject:* Stus-List Re: Recommendations to rebuild hydraulic cylinders > for backstay > > Went to a specialty hydralics shop to get mine fixed. They couldn't > don't. Went elsewhere and they did fine. Still wasn't cheap. Done work on > the 2 hydralics and the pump. > > Seems I do have periodic failures in the backstay and pump (seals) too > often and usually experienced after the winter. Not sure if the winters up > here play havoc with the seals but I've taken them off now in the fall. > They're now stored indoors for the winter. Hoping to avoid the expensive > and time consuming spring fixes. > > > Paul Hood > 416.799.5549 > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: David Risch via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Date: 2023-11-17 6:27 p.m. (GMT-05:00) > To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: David Risch <davidrisc...@msn.com> > Subject: Stus-List Re: Recommendations to rebuild hydraulic cylinders for > backstay > > > Just go to a local hydraulic shop. Sorry as a Navtech “technician” ripped > me off for two “re-builds” in two years at $500 an incompetent rebuild. > Construction guys don’t tolerate that crap. $100 once and done. It is > just a pump. > > > > *From:* Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Sent:* Friday, November 17, 2023 2:12 PM > *To:* Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Cc:* Matthew L. Wolford <wolf...@erie.net> > *Subject:* Stus-List Re: Recommendations to rebuild hydraulic cylinders > for backstay > > > > I also like Lew, whom I contacted based on recommendations from this > list. That said, he’s not from NJ (far from it), and shipping cost almost > as much as the work. Also, the rebuild work I had done was prophylactic, > and my unit now has a very minor leak that it didn’t have before. I’m sure > he’d fix it if I sent it back. Bottom line: as much as I like Lew, I > suggest finding someone local. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Nov 17, 2023, at 1:37 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > > > Second Lew Townsend. He rebuilt mine after another Navtec rebuilder > botched it. Excellent to work with. > > > > -- > > Dennis C. > > Touche' 35-1 #83 > > Mandeville, LA > > > > On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 8:55 AM ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Lew Townsend did all my Navtec hydraulic repairs. Don't know whether he > does Sailtec, but you can call him at (206) 498-7282. He does quality work. > Others on the list have also used him. > > > > Alan Bergen > > 35 Mk III Thirsty > > Rose City YC > > Portland, OR > > > > > > > > On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 6:36 AM Allen Miles via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Good morning All, > > > > Septima has moved from Hampton Roads, VA to Bayville, NJ. Upon arrival we > noticed that the hydraulic cylinders for the backstay were leaking. Does > anyone have recommendations on a reputable service to rebuild them in the > NJ area? > > > > They are Sailtec branded. However, the marina we are in refuses to do > business with them based on previous bad experiences. Love to support local > businesses but also want a quality job. Any suggestions appreciated. > > > > Thanks and have a great weekend, > > > > Allen Miles > > 30 Mk II, Septima > > Bayville, NJ > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and > help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.paypal.me/stumurray__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!qs2Qvcff0x2r9Xu484Io53CdPY1cNhT0tOLx9hjHxOpx03avqPpvzczr7rQ5cI-zSB2xudbFXoqRejPEBjRfjcI$ > Thanks for your help. > Stu > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and > help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu > > > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and > help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and > help me pay the associated bills. 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