Looks to me like a hydraulic steering power unit? Perhaps an older heavy duty Wagner or Capilano unit?
The double headed thing in the middle are the solenoid vales. They shuttle left and right sending the flow to the steering ram one direction of the other. The bottom part is the motor / pump unit, the pump is the end you see.
That had me questioning hydraulics as well.I agree with the others, it is a stand alone hydraulic system two directional. But it must be very low pressure, due to the copper lines and brass valves (those valves should never be used in a hydraulic system)
Looks like autopilot pump with solenoid directional valves.
You going by the nearby rudder post?Based on its location I agree.
You going by the nearby rudder post?
Stay on the edge of your chair, I should have an answer for you soon.
Ah, but I pointed to a hydraulic transom davit in post 8.Yes. Since its in the aft rudder area.
A davit hydraulic power pack would not normally be mounted there I would think. Unless the davit was at or very near the stern.
mramoo, you know as much as me. It's a picture from a listing of a boat I've yet to see.Hawgwash, Where do the lines go? do they exit the transom or go to the rudder cylinder?
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Could it be a triple plevis, bi-directional frimple infuser? I've seen them before on Zeppelins...or was it behind the Coke machine in the bowling alley?
Not me but someone else.HW, is this a boat that you are considering? If so, what is it?