Hydraulic steering/what powers it?

it has a Hynautic steering system which is powered by the helm (wheel) unit itself. As you turn the wheel, it turns the shaft taht the wheel is ounted to which goes into the pump and distributes the oil as needed
 
the helm unit is actually a pump which sends fluid one way or another to the cylinders. If you have an autopilot, it has an electric hydraulic pump, mounted in the system that does work.

two important things to check with Hynautic is the fluid level in the reservoir (usually mounted in the ER) and the air pressure (around 20/25PSI). both fluid and air can be added to the reservoir. It's always a good idea to carry some spare fluid on board, either the $$$ hynautic stuff or ATF which hynautic approves (although steering efforts maybe a little heavier).
 
and don't forget the extra hose and fittings to make underway repairs, couplings are the best bet
 
Pascal...Carver does not use the "pressurized" system with separate resevoir, so no need to check the PSI.
 
Where is that tank located? I have not seen anything near the engines. Any ideas? What would it look like?

Thanks.
 
On our Mainship it is mounted on the transom (inside)

Good luck
Niles
 
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Originally posted by Wintersux

Where is that tank located? I have not seen anything near the engines. Any ideas? What would it look like?

Thanks.

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There is no tank...the resevoir is the helm. There is a cap on the top of the helm, that is where the oil is added. There is also no high pressure in this system, it is a revolume system...oil is pumped when the wheel is turned.
 
no tank on some, on a 3607 has a small one with 20/25 psi of air in it, can't speak for other boats but mine is under the aft queen bed to stbd.and get spare line, fittings i used it first time out.
 
My '86 Mariner has a resevoir with an air valve mounted near the transom on the port side.
 
Older Carvers had them, starting with new designs ( the 3 digit model designations, 310, 320, 325, 355, etc), they use the tankless version.
 
I have a 1987 28 Voyager and my tank is in the engine room right in the center of the transom.
The gauge is mounted on top of the tank. FYI, I always carry a bicycle pump with me just in case I lose pressure. Very simple to pump it up.
 
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