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rigger173
Joined: 28 Jun 2024 Posts: 11 City/Region: middletown
State or Province: RI
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
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Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2024 5:52 pm Post subject: Steering |
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Does anyone have any information about the hydraulic steering unit on the 2004 C dory 16?
I am looking for the manufacturer/part number so I can research how to replace fluid and or bleeding. |
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srbaum
Joined: 30 Aug 2010 Posts: 899 City/Region: Portsmouth
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: Osprey
Photos: Osprey
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Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2024 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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rigger173,
Most small C-Dory's came stock with inexpensive push pull cable steering systems. Maybe the boat the you are viewing has a BayStar hydraulic steering or a SeaStar hydraulic steering system. The manual and hydraulic systems were mostly made by Teleflex, but now are under the Dometic brand.
Take a look at the steering cylinder on the engine and that will provide the brand and type.
The hydraulic steering systems are actually very simple to bleed and fill and the guidance is available on line from the manufacturer. _________________ Steve Baum
Homeport of Portsmouth, VA
OSPREY (Ex Mister Sea) 2000 22 C-Dory 2010 - Sold 3/19
OSPREY (Ex ADITI) 2007 26 Cape Cruiser 2018 |
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rigger173
Joined: 28 Jun 2024 Posts: 11 City/Region: middletown
State or Province: RI
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
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Posted: Sun Sep 01, 2024 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Steve |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 21120 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2024 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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The bay star is easy to bleed, and there are videos on line for that. The hydraulic fluid is as much as $33 a quart. I get the Phillips 66 X/C 5606A Aviation Hydaulic Fluid - 1 gal Bottle for $55 (was 46 a couple of years ago) which is the same mil specs hydraulic oil. Do not use ATF or Brake fluid. (Yes I know that some have, but it may damage seals, and it is cheaper in the long run to use the proper fluid.
If it is the mechanical push pull cable, just get a new set (measure the length of tube). Be sure and get the "non feedback" unit. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
KA6PKB
Home port: Pensacola FL |
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