Do any of you know the recommended fluid for the Crash-O-Matic system?
I suspect I will use ATF unless someone has a better idea.
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Is it ATF or Hydraulic fluid? I'm not sure, but my understanding is they use a hydraulic pump to engage. I just piloted my first Crash O Matic in Algonac a few weeks ago. I see why they were called Crash O Matics, I'm just glad I wasn't trying to dock it.
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I did add a small amount of ATF. I later determined that was not my problem. I simply needed to adjust the limiters. She is working GREAT now!
Fortunately I have never run a twin with anything else, so all I know is the Crash-O-Matic method of docking. It really works quite well once you get it adjusted right and anticipate your actions. I suspect it was a very advanced system in it's day.
Fortunately I have never run a twin with anything else, so all I know is the Crash-O-Matic method of docking. It really works quite well once you get it adjusted right and anticipate your actions. I suspect it was a very advanced system in it's day.
Troy in ANE - Former President CCABC
1957 CC 21' Continental "Yorktown" (Mom's boat)
https://www.chris-craft.org/boats/22625/
1985 Formula 242LS "Gottago"
1991 Formula 36PC "Band Aids"
Life Is Too Short To Own An Ugly Boat
1957 CC 21' Continental "Yorktown" (Mom's boat)
https://www.chris-craft.org/boats/22625/
1985 Formula 242LS "Gottago"
1991 Formula 36PC "Band Aids"
Life Is Too Short To Own An Ugly Boat
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