Diatom
Well-known member
- Joined
- Nov 21, 2020
- Messages
- 163
- Fluid Motion Model
- C-26
- Hull Identification Number
- FMLC2613A111
- Vessel Name
- Misty Blue
- MMSI Number
- 316022604
Bennet hydraulic tabs/dropfins on C26 have been unexpectedly retracting lately.
In each such case I'm doing ~16kt and have run into swells - not rough/choppy stuff, just ferry wakes and the like.
Happens once per 100 km or so. Tabs redeploy normally.
Unexpected retraction is bilateral, even, smooth.
Hydraulic reservoir recently topped up, still occurs.
Is there anything mechanical/hydraulic likely to cause this behavior or am I looking at a Mente feature/failure?
/diatom
In each such case I'm doing ~16kt and have run into swells - not rough/choppy stuff, just ferry wakes and the like.
Happens once per 100 km or so. Tabs redeploy normally.
Unexpected retraction is bilateral, even, smooth.
Hydraulic reservoir recently topped up, still occurs.
Is there anything mechanical/hydraulic likely to cause this behavior or am I looking at a Mente feature/failure?
/diatom