[C38] Navtec Service locations
Joseph Launie
jlaunie at cox.net
Mon Aug 16 15:37:34 EDT 2010
thanks
On 8/16/2010 6:02 AM, Don Strong wrote:
> 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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