Greetings everyone!
I recently purchased a new (to me) 2003 FW Vista 268 back in September. I took the boat out about eight times before winterizing it in early November. So far it's been a blast to own (although not without it's problems initially), and can't wait for the boating season to get fired up again. I plan on keeping it slipped here at Pilot House Marina in Woodbridge, VA -- off the Potomac River. For now, it's kept on a trailer until the warmer air prevails
I'm working on a few projects on the boat, including removing the outdrive to perform maintenance on/replace the bellows, as well as greasing the u-joints among other things. I noticed that on one of the trim cylinders on the outdrive, I have a very slow hydraulic leak. Seems like about a good teaspoon of fluid will escape through the cylinder when the drive is fully raised then lowered. When left in the lowered position (as it is now), it will continue to drip another teaspoon out before completely stopping until the trim is actuated again. Anyone have any recommendations to service this part? Do they make a reseal kit for this? From the limited searching I've done through google, I can't seem to locate a reseal kit made by anyone reputable, and that some owners have just resorted to replacing the cylinder at a cost of about $500 (ouch!)
Thanks for your help
I look forward to meeting other FW owners out there!- Brian
- Brian
