David Goss
Newbie
- Joined
- Aug 25, 2021
- Messages
- 2
- Vessel Name
- Emma
- Vessel Make
- Kadey Krogen 42
Greetings
We purchased our 1982 Kadey Krogen 42 July 2019. Installed all new Garmin electronics but kept all the mechanical/hydraulics. All worked fine until we replaced the old Octopus pump which was very noisy with a new Navico3 pump.Hand steering is OK but autopilot dosnt work. Some have suggested the pump is airbound but I cant find any info as to how to bleed. Does anyone have experience with the Seastar Capiliano 275 helms and the Model 50 Uniflow valve? Others info points to the uniflow valve. Perhaps these helms are obsolete and need to be changed out. I'm sure others have encountered this, any help will be most appreciated. Currently hauled out in RI for the winter so time is not critical but preparing for the Loop and want all to be in order for the trip.
Thanks
DavidM/V Emma
We purchased our 1982 Kadey Krogen 42 July 2019. Installed all new Garmin electronics but kept all the mechanical/hydraulics. All worked fine until we replaced the old Octopus pump which was very noisy with a new Navico3 pump.Hand steering is OK but autopilot dosnt work. Some have suggested the pump is airbound but I cant find any info as to how to bleed. Does anyone have experience with the Seastar Capiliano 275 helms and the Model 50 Uniflow valve? Others info points to the uniflow valve. Perhaps these helms are obsolete and need to be changed out. I'm sure others have encountered this, any help will be most appreciated. Currently hauled out in RI for the winter so time is not critical but preparing for the Loop and want all to be in order for the trip.
Thanks
DavidM/V Emma