[C38] Navtec Service locations
Don Strong
drstrong at ucdavis.edu
Mon Aug 16 09:02:58 EDT 2010
Joe: As far as I can read the funky map thingy, Navtec has service in
Watsonville and San Diego. Don
http://www.navtec.net/sales-service-locations.asp
On 8/15/10 9:21 PM, Joseph Launie wrote:
> Steve,
> I'm sure it was this thread that caused my backstay adjuser to
> leak today for the first time in 18 years. It is a Navtec which I am
> afraid is Lewmar - does anyone have any idea where I can get this
> overhauled in southern calif? Santa Barbara is great for olives but
> short on technical support. Joe
> On 7/31/2010 12:36 PM, S Orton wrote:
>> Santa Susanna (1985) has a SAILTEC hydraulic/mechanical
>> locking backstay adjuster. You hydraulically apply the load, lock
>> the adjuster and then remove the hydraulic pressure- no pressure,
>> no leakage. About 10 years ago, I left the pressure for several
>> days, maybe a week, on by accident, and blew the seals. I sent back
>> to the manufacturer for over haul and it cost around $400. Since,
>> using it properly, I've had no problem. I'm sure the secret is the
>> mechanical lock.
>>
>> Cheers, Steve O
>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:36:11 -0400
>> From: charles at finn.ws
>> To: listserve at catalina38.org
>> Subject: Re: [C38] backstay adjusters
>>
>> The problem for us in discussing backstay adjusters is that Catalina
>> used a variety of them over the years. The first one was a Navtec
>> -35, which as produced in the late 70s and early 80s. This one is
>> tough to re-build and about 10-20% of them leak even after a
>> rebuild. The 35 model has a nickle sized plug on the bottom that is
>> at about a 5-10 degree angle from the bottom face.
>> This unit was replaced with the -36 model in which the plug is flush
>> with the bottom plate. the -36 model is more reliable and there
>> appears to be no trouble rebuilding them.
>>
>> One thing to watch out for is our old problem with stainless and
>> corrosion! About one in ten -35 and -36 models need a new stainless
>> rod, which really ups the cost. Normal rebuild cost by the way runs
>> $300 - $400 according to the shop I use which used to be called
>> Marblehead Marine: ( http://www.theforepeak.com/ (talk to
>> Tom)). By the way, the shop won't know if your is a "leaker" until
>> after they have spent all the time and materials.....
>>
>> Defender.com sells new ones for $1200. At this time, mine is
>> leaking as well and I have not decided whether it is worth it to
>> rebuild....
>>
>> Chuck Finn
>> Vice Commodore
>>
>> On 7/30/2010 1:25 PM, Don Strong wrote:
>>
>> Dear Group: I have a Navtec hydraulic, with a gauge, that will
>> put huge pressure on the rig with great results for head sail
>> shape. However, it leaks hydraulic fluid and is constantly making
>> a mess. Expensive repair efforts, including expensive shipping,
>> have failed to stop the leaking. A mechanical BSA, one of the
>> chrome wheel types, looks attractive. Problem is, it seems to me,
>> that one would not know how much tension is placed on the rig.
>> What are the experiences of others of you?
>> Regards, Don
>>
>> On 7/30/10 10:19 AM, Max Soto wrote:
>>
>> Hey Bill ,
>>
>> Congrats!
>> I also planning to install a backstay adjuster on Estancia,
>> but still not sure if I should go for a hydraulic or a
>> mechanical......
>> I'm also going to race tomorrow. Just borrowed a huge 155%
>> and a huge assy, so we'll see how it goes.....
>>
>> Regards,
>> Max Soto
>> C38 #198 ESTANCIA
>> Puntarenas, Costa Rica
>>
>> 2010/7/30 Bill Haynes <hayneswm at charter.net
>> <mailto:hayneswm at charter.net>>
>>
>> Hi everybody! Just thought I would let ya'll know that
>> Zephyr was entered in another regatta here in St. Andrews
>> Bay (Panama City, FL) and kicked butt once more. The
>> second place boat crossed the finish line more than 7
>> minutes later.
>> We have a new custom fitted mainsail on now. Next on the
>> list to be done will be an adjustable backstay. By this
>> fall we will hopefully have a new 155 installed.
>> Right now we are in the non-spinnaker class. By next
>> year we hope to be prepared to be in with the spinnaker
>> class. We are having lots of fun on this boat.
>> Bill Haynes
>> Athens, GA
>>
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