MV Thirsty Whale, 1984 Chris Craft Catalina 381, Filling, Pressurizing, & Bleeding Hynautic Steering

Final part of the hydraulic hoses for the Hynautic steering system. In this video, I fill the reservoir, pressurize the system, and do two bleeds of the system. Links below to the fluid, hoses, and instructions on doing the purge/bleed. Enjoy!

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty, 5606 Hydraulic Fluid-
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...

Seastar Hynautic manual and bleeding/purging instructions-
http://www.boatsteer.com/assets/Hynau...
http://www.boatsteer.com/assets/Hynau...

Hoses Unlimited-
https://www.hoses-unlimited.com

Boat Specs:
- Model: 1984 Chris-Craft Catalina 381
- Length: 38’, LOA (with factory swim platform & anchor): 40’ 5”
- Beam: 14 4”’
- Dry Weight: 21,600 lbs
- Fully Loaded Weight: Boat + Fuel (2,460) + Water (542) + Gear (1,500 +/-) = 26,102 LBS
- Fuel Capacity: 410 U.S. gallons
- Water Capacity: 65 U.S. gallons
- Waste Capacity: 75 U.S. gallons
- Draft: 36”
- Engines: 2 x 7.4 litre Mercruiser Bluewater, carbureted, gasoline,
raw water cooled, rated at 340 HP each, 680HP
- Transmissions: 2 x Borg Warner Velvet Drives, Direct-Drive configuration
- 20,000 BTU reverse cycle heating/air conditioning
- Sleeps 6 comfortably