[C38] Navtec Service locations
Joseph Launie
jlaunie at cox.net
Mon Aug 16 23:11:46 EDT 2010
Steve,
My Navtec leak is the first one in 18 years which is very good
service so I think I wil try to have it rebuilt. I had a new crew member
over pressure it which is what I think blew the seal. new crew are very
expensive. Joe
On 8/16/2010 3:40 PM, S Orton wrote:
> Joe, I believe we are talking about to different companies here-
> Navtec and Sailtech in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. On mine, a Sailtech, there
> is no way the seals come in contact with the threaded portion of the
> shaft. To remove the unit you just remove two pins, one at the top
> and one at the bottom. From what I'm reading I would stay from a
> Navtec design if I were buying a new one- hard to remove and leaks, etc.
> Cheers, Steve O
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:37:34 -0700
> From: jlaunie at cox.net
> To: listserve at catalina38.org
> Subject: Re: [C38] Navtec Service locations
>
> 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
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> Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:36:11 -0400
> From: charles at finn.ws <mailto:charles at finn.ws>
> To: listserve at catalina38.org <mailto: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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