Archive | February 20, 2014

Muir Windlasses for Super Yachts

Muir Windlass in the Anchor Room

Muir Windlass in the Anchor Room

Muir Windlass

Muir Windlass

We have the pleasure of working on a brand new 65 meter (213’) Palmer Johnson with a pair of Muir windlasses.  The project required the removal of the Muir windlasses for additional metal work and paint in the anchor room.

Muir has a broad line of windlasses for small pleasure yachts up to super yachts and commercial vessels.  They are built in Tasmania with a relatively simple design concept – removal and installation is fairly straight forward.  Our hydraulics’ team is ready to help with any of your windlass needs whether it is Muir, Maxwell or Steen.

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Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuild on Marquip Passerelle

 

Re-building of a Marquip Passerelle

Re-building of a Marquip Passerelle

One of our good customers has a 157’ Trinity built in 2006 with a Marquip passerelle.  The passerelle had some basic service problems – mainly the tilt cylinder was leaking down and the main extension cylinder would not bring the passerelle back in without a full tilt up.  This is an indication of cylinder by-pass.  The vessel was hauled in our yard so the removal of the passerelle was relatively simple since we were not hanging over the water.  Also, fortunately this Marquip passerelle could be removed without removing the main base or pivot table.  This greatly simplifies the process.

Once the passerelle was on the bench, we could remove the extension to gain access to the cylinder.  A simple rebuild and extensive testing for by-pass confirmed all was well.

Re-installation of Marquip Passerelle

Re-installation of Marquip Passerelle

Reinstallation and testing went smoothly.  Another straight forward job on a Marquip passerelle.

 

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