aviator7836
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Mar 11, 2023
- Messages
- 27
- Vessel Name
- Arcadia
- Vessel Make
- 2005 Mainship Pilot 34
We have a new to us 2005 Mainship Pilot 34 Rumrunner II and noticed during sea trials that there was some play in the helm of about 1/4 turn or so before you feel any back pressure and then the helm begins to respond. In essence, you can turn the wheel freely back and forth for at least a quarter turn (perhaps even more) with no resistance and without anything happening. In a hydraulic system I would have expected immediate pressure and response in either direction. I makes for rather sloppy steering or you have to anticipate it.
Is this a sign that there is air in the system that needs to be bled? Does anyone have any experience with this and is there an easy way to bleed the system at the helm station?
Thanks in advance for any advice and counsel.
Best,
Doug
Is this a sign that there is air in the system that needs to be bled? Does anyone have any experience with this and is there an easy way to bleed the system at the helm station?
Thanks in advance for any advice and counsel.
Best,
Doug