Barnacle Bill

O.k this is just the port motor running. I didn't think to take video of the starboard after that line popped because the power steering pump is on that motor. You might have to click the pic or title to get the video to play.

64294501

Ok Bill : ) Im goin to try and send ya some good Karma to get that thing in the water!!! Please keep us posted. And the Video is cool!!! get em both turnin and burnin and have some fun : )

Barnacle Bill

That stupid power steering cylinder exploded on me as I was warming up the boat on the trailer getting ready to go out the first time. Looks like I'm about to be out a couple grand for a new set. I'm glad it happened on the trailer though.

Well at least I know everything from the deck to the stern will have been refurbished when I do get it in the water.

Unlimited jd

iTrader: (5)

Are your swivel pins frozen on the drives? I've never seen all those steering components fail one after another just from age. But anything is possible

Barnacle Bill

They are working fine. it's just that the boat sat for so long and everything froze. I'm not sure who makes the cylinders but I do know they aren't in production any longer. I'm going to throw a new main seal on it because that's what blew and weld this thing shut. If it doesn't work I'm still going to have to fork over $2K+ for a new PS set up. IF it works it works. If not, then my wallet gets thinner.

MrCIG

iTrader: (1)

That is the old Mercury Hydraulic steering you have on there. They are not in production any more. You may find some used ones around but they are hard to come by. good luck

Mark

64294501

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend ! now Bill please tell me you and the X got out on the water and burned some fuel

4bus

iTrader: (4)

The previous owner was correct, this boat is amazing on gas....has hardly used any all summer

Seriously, I too would like to see some video of it running again. Hope is all well, and you stopped posting because you have been too busy boating!

64294501

4bus you are right on the $ I would love to know that the ole girl is out and crushing some waves!!!! Barnacle these things always happen with these old girls trust me that is why we love to hear and see them running hope to hear about her

CIG3

AS long as the cylinders are not too corroded you should be able to take them to a local hydraulic repair shop and have them rebuilt.