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Low Pressure Hydraulics

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by brian eiland, Jul 29, 2007.

  1. brian eiland

    brian eiland Senior Member

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    Have we got some fellows out there with particular expertise in low-pressure hydraulics? Someone that might steer me to some existing, or little know technologies in this field.

    I what to look into the possiblities of utilizing such a technology to unfurl (and maybe furl) the sails on this new rig design in lieu of electric motors, and/or in combination with....some brainstorming you might say.
    ....maybe drive this low pressure system with a 'coffee grinder' winch?

    From the past I recall two items:
    1) An 'unpressurized' hydraulic steering system by Marol
    2) Replacement shift and throttle cables by 'HydroHelm'