Guest Felix Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I recently bought a boat with hydraulic drive and want to know whether I have to use the same fluid for topping up, if necessary, or if the system has to be drained and refilled because I have no idea about the stuff that is in at the moment. If so, how do I find out which type I need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 I would take advice from a boatyard on this one mate, it is crutial the right oil is used for your system as putting the wrong type in would be a disaster The whole thing would have to be drained stripped and cleaned, not an expense you would welcome!! What sort of boat is it? I would recommend taking it into a hire yard that run similar boats and get their advice for the oil to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillR Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 hi felix do you or the brokers have any contact with the previous owner for the info jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Felix Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Thanks jimbo and jill. The previous owner does not know and I was expecting the answer I got from Jimbo. The boat is a DC 30 and has run perfectly well in the 5 months I have had her. not using oil or hydraulic fluid, but I don't want to be caught out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Where abouts are you moored?? North I would say a call into Richardson's would be a good idea as they have had DC30's in their fleet. South I would say Peachments in Brundall are the experts and are very friendly to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stranger Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 if its a hydraulic system hydraulic32 should be ok for it about £1 a litre from most places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morris Man Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Hi Felix, as has been said I would have a word with one ov the chaps at either Richardsons or Horizon craft at Acle I thinl that these gearboxes use ATF not hydraulic oil. Robin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Like I've already said it if deffinately one for the proffesionals to answer! My Bounty uses a type of oil called TERESSTIC T46 which is clear, the problem that occurs with putting the wrong sort in is it curdles with the existing oil requiring a full strip down to clean it all out so you wont want to get it wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Felix Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Thanks all for advice. I will be seeking professional advice as suggested. I will just have to 'bite the bullet' about cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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