LeoKa
Guru
- Joined
- Apr 15, 2017
- Messages
- 1,150
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Ironsides
- Vessel Make
- 54' Bruce Roberts steel sailboat hull, coastal LRC, 220HP CAT 3306.
It seems that my hydraulic system is back online. Sunday, I filled up with oil. First, it took 5 gallons and the tank level showed almost half full. I started the main engine and turned on the pump, but not any of the motors. The oil disappeared from the tank, so I added more. It took another 2-3 gallons and stayed at the same level as before.
The pressure was low on the scale, but there was pressure. So, I tested the bow thruster and it worked. I had a feel that it was smoother and faster in turning. I also moved the anchor chain back and forth, but being on a mooring ball, I could not test the anchor completely. Hopefully this weekend I can. See photos.
The pressure was low on the scale, but there was pressure. So, I tested the bow thruster and it worked. I had a feel that it was smoother and faster in turning. I also moved the anchor chain back and forth, but being on a mooring ball, I could not test the anchor completely. Hopefully this weekend I can. See photos.