Jan 16, 2021 #1 ofer Guru Joined Apr 10, 2020 Messages 553 Location USA Vessel Name Unicorn Vessel Make 1970 50' DEFEVER OFFSHORE CRUISER Timber What's the best location for the AP pump? 1. Aft below hydraulic cylinders. 2. Aft above hydraulic cylinders. 3. Next to lower helm. 4. Next to upper helm. Thanks
What's the best location for the AP pump? 1. Aft below hydraulic cylinders. 2. Aft above hydraulic cylinders. 3. Next to lower helm. 4. Next to upper helm. Thanks
Jan 16, 2021 #2 boathealer Guru Joined Aug 31, 2017 Messages 1,190 Location US Vessel Name -- Vessel Make Between boats All else being equal, I would attempt to reduce hydraulic hose length in favor of longer wire.
Jan 16, 2021 #3 Xsbank Guru Joined Sep 7, 2013 Messages 3,791 Location Canada Vessel Name Gwaii Haanas Vessel Make Custom Aluminum 52 They can be noisy. Engine room.
Jan 16, 2021 #4 AKDoug Guru Joined Feb 7, 2013 Messages 1,249 Location USA Vessel Name Melanie Rose Vessel Make 1999 Willard PH Agree with both of these posts! Also depends on where your fluid reservoir is located, hopefully it also is located close to the ram and in the stern.
Agree with both of these posts! Also depends on where your fluid reservoir is located, hopefully it also is located close to the ram and in the stern.
Jan 16, 2021 #5 Comodave Moderator Emeritus Joined Jul 2, 2015 Messages 22,114 Location Au Gres, MI Vessel Name Black Dog Vessel Make Formula 41PC Mine is in the lazarette by the hydraulic cylinder. We never hear it since we are on the flybridge.
Jan 16, 2021 #6 OP OP ofer Guru Joined Apr 10, 2020 Messages 553 Location USA Vessel Name Unicorn Vessel Make 1970 50' DEFEVER OFFSHORE CRUISER Timber AKDoug said: Agree with both of these posts! Also depends on where your fluid reservoir is located, hopefully it also is located close to the ram and in the stern. Click to expand... I believe fluid reservoirs are in the Helm pumps. fill up on the upper helm. is there another reservoir?
AKDoug said: Agree with both of these posts! Also depends on where your fluid reservoir is located, hopefully it also is located close to the ram and in the stern. Click to expand... I believe fluid reservoirs are in the Helm pumps. fill up on the upper helm. is there another reservoir?
Jan 16, 2021 #7 OP OP ofer Guru Joined Apr 10, 2020 Messages 553 Location USA Vessel Name Unicorn Vessel Make 1970 50' DEFEVER OFFSHORE CRUISER Timber Comodave said: Mine is in the lazarette by the hydraulic cylinder. We never hear it since we are on the flybridge. Click to expand... above or below the cylinders?
Comodave said: Mine is in the lazarette by the hydraulic cylinder. We never hear it since we are on the flybridge. Click to expand... above or below the cylinders?
Jan 16, 2021 #8 Xsbank Guru Joined Sep 7, 2013 Messages 3,791 Location Canada Vessel Name Gwaii Haanas Vessel Make Custom Aluminum 52 One day you will have to replace the fluid and bleed the lines, that could be your guide.
Jan 16, 2021 #9 Comodave Moderator Emeritus Joined Jul 2, 2015 Messages 22,114 Location Au Gres, MI Vessel Name Black Dog Vessel Make Formula 41PC ofer said: above or below the cylinders? Click to expand... I would have to look, I think it is just slightly above but not sure.
ofer said: above or below the cylinders? Click to expand... I would have to look, I think it is just slightly above but not sure.
Jan 16, 2021 #10 J journey on Member Joined Dec 30, 2020 Messages 5 Wherever you put it, make sure that it is in a place where you can get to it, look at it and service it. Boris
Wherever you put it, make sure that it is in a place where you can get to it, look at it and service it. Boris