Wow! Can't find info on location of HPU on new to me 2016 R27

[Duane&Monte]

Hi, Tugnuts..

Love this site.
Bought 2016 R27 October 2025. It was delivered in November. Spent 4 hours aboard before winter storage. Spent MANY hours this winter reading Owner's Manual and reading Tugnuts posts. Now launched for the season. The trim tabs do not seem to be functioning - checked before launch and tried to adjust on trial run. I read the Bennett material that was onboard. My question, where is the Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) located on an R27 T? It's location isn't shown in the Owner's Manual although it is 'standard' equipment. Appreciate any insight you all can give. I'm in love with the boat. And, I am probably the farthest Tugnut from any salt water - Nebraska lake for now. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Specialk]

Ours on a 2012 R 27 is on the starboard side clear at the stern under the cockpit floor. You need to lay on the floor to see it. Check the fluid level, and see that the pump runs. We had to replace our unit.

 

[S. Todd]

If I recall from our R25, which was a very similar build to the R27, Specialk's location advice is spot on. You might (it has been 5 years since we owned that model so my memory is a little clouded) be able to reach it easier for maintenance by removing the center stern seat and the plastic tub over the rudder steering hardware.