------ Original Message ------ From: "Ron Rogers" <rcrogers6@kennett.net> Subject: Re: [PUP] Gentle Wind > What was the source of the leak and what did you do to fix it? > > Thank you, > Ron ___________________________________ > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <paul@whooppee.com> > | > | 1. The Naiads started leaking oil (leak == 1 quart/hour) and > | until we found the problem we ran with no stabilization for > | over 24 hours. ______________________________________ Brian ask: Do these Naiad stabilizers experience more than their share of problems?? Inquisitive as I do not know much about stabilizers having been involved principly with sailing craft, and multihull ones at that. I wrote in another forum about an electrical problem with them that caused much concern: <http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/showpost.php?p=40383&postcount=21> Brian Eiland beiland@usa.net http://www.RunningTideYachts.com distinctive multihull expedition yachts

I think that the answer lies in statistics. I'm guessing that Naiad has sold the most stabilizers in comparison to AmerTrac, Wesmar, and Gyro Gale. I have to wonder though, are the ones for the modal size of vessel on this list made for prolonged continuous duty? Of course, Naiad could ask if we trawler owners assiduously follow their maintenance schedule. I must confess that I have not approached my hydraulic thruster and Naiad stabilizers for fear of finding something wrong. I really should check fluid levels though. I do know to check the stabilizer mechanisms for leaks, but the port one is often neglected. I need a small and slender female, preferably a gymnast or ballerina (RN a plus) to check the port side and the side of the generator against the hull . {;^)) actually {:^|) Ron Rogers ----- Original Message ----- From: "brian eiland" <beiland@usa.net> | Brian asks: | Do these Naiad stabilizers experience more than their share of problems?? | Inquisitive as I do not know much about stabilizers having been involved | principly with sailing craft, and multihull ones at that. | | I wrote in another forum about an electrical problem with them that caused | much concern: | <http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/showpost.php?p=40383&postcount=2

My 1970 Willard 36 has original Vosper Thornycroft Stabilizers, I believe is a forerunner to Naiad. The electrical contacts are rather noisy, and there is a distinct knock to them (worn bushing I suppose), but they have worked for 35 years - and several trips to Mexico and Florida from California with previous owners. Peter --- Ron Rogers <rcrogers6@kennett.net> wrote: > I think that the answer lies in statistics. I'm > guessing that Naiad has sold > the most stabilizers in comparison to AmerTrac, > Wesmar, and Gyro Gale. I > have to wonder though, are the ones for the modal > size of vessel on this > list made for prolonged continuous duty? Of course, > Naiad could ask if we > trawler owners assiduously follow their maintenance > schedule. I must confess > that I have not approached my hydraulic thruster and > Naiad stabilizers for > fear of finding something wrong. I really should > check fluid levels though. > I do know to check the stabilizer mechanisms for > leaks, but the port one is > often neglected. I need a small and slender female, > preferably a gymnast or > ballerina (RN a plus) to check the port side and the > side of the generator > against the hull . {;^)) actually {:^|) > > Ron Rogers > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "brian eiland" <beiland@usa.net> > | Brian asks: > | Do these Naiad stabilizers experience more than > their share of problems?? > | Inquisitive as I do not know much about > stabilizers having been involved > | principly with sailing craft, and multihull ones > at that. > | > | I wrote in another forum about an electrical > problem with them that caused > | much concern: > | > <http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/showpost.php?p=40383&postcount=2 > > > > _______________________________________________ > Passagemaking-Under-Power Mailing List > ======================= Peter Pisciotta 415-902-8439