52 years and never touched my bridge helm started leaking yesterday. I tried to get the shaft extension off before to have it Re chromed but it would not budge in place. I have the newer hynautic on the tower that I’ve rebuild 5 times in the last 30 years. This thing is a beast compared to that one. Seals look pretty std hydraulic parts.
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Helm rebuild
"DON'T BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU READ OR HEAR AND ONLY HALF OF WHAT YOU SEE" - BEN FRANKLIN
Endless Summer
1967 50c 12/71n DDA 525hp
ex Miss Betsy
owners:
Howard P. Miller 1967-1974
Richard F Hull 1974-1976
Robert J. & R.Scott Smith 1976-present
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Re: Helm rebuild
I replaced my copper tubes with flexible tubes. Makes it a lot easier removing it in the future. You are correct, it is a beast.
SEVEN
1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California
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12-07-2019 10:45 PM #3
Re: Helm rebuild
Put a newer hynautic helm there. The weight savings could get you 2 kts.
Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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