Well, if that's a hose patch I see, you're going to have a fluid mess there pretty soon.
I am a mechanical moron, but I don't see the hydraulic rod connected to anything.
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Well...yes, but protecting against chafing where? Another hydraulic hose? To do ANY good there would have to symmetrical protection, right?That is obviously not a patch. It's just more than likely chafe protection.
Yes, the image selection is indeed puzzling.Tough audience. That aside, the thing that amazes me the most, is that this is the only picture of the mechanical systems on the Yacht World listing for the entire boat.
I'd say its not a patch but most likely there to stiffen the hose so it prevents the hose from crimping over and would also stop the hose from touching the ram cylinder .
There you go - there was just so much about this picture that looked "half-assed" and I couldn't really see it all. I do a lot of my own installation work and it always looks (to me) better planned and executed. And then when I see what a true professional can do and it makes me want to try harder and do a better job.the hose ends and fittings being used are bronze or brass and are for pneumatic use not hydraulic.
Well...it will indeed be under substantial pressure - it's hydraulic steering. Hynautic specifies hydraulic hose rated for 1000 psi though typical pressure is much, much less. But I don't see how that little piece of tubing is going to do anything to keep the line from flexing or moving. Perhaps if it was used in conjunction with a hold down (missing from the picture). But that's the shortest hose shown in the picture and nothing else is secure or protected - and it's clear from the second image that this is a somewhat vulnerable location under a cockpit hatch.I think it keeps the line from flexing/moving/collapsing under pressure.
Many steering systems aren't all that high pressure....less than 1000 psi aND why plastic lines and brass ferrule compression connections work.
Another TF picture diagnosis and not sure all the facts are available....
And the system has in all likelyhood worked just fine for years as is.
Which apparently would be a miracle based on some of the comments here.
Not sure if you are supposed to use special fittings or not for hydraulics, but the 3 "els" on the AP unit look to be standard water plumbing pieces. . .
There is no high pressure in this steering system. Will be fine as long as they don't leak. Basically hydraulic steering is using fluid displacement to push and pull a easy to turn rudder.
No force multiplier with huge pressures like on a hydraulic ram to move heavy weights.
Not sure if you are supposed to use special fittings or not for hydraulics, but the 3 "els" on the AP unit look to be standard water plumbing pieces. . .
One of the hoses is patched with zip ties?