Hydraulic leak at Helm

[Gino]

Beneteau First 32S5,

First sail of the season after a seemingly temperate winter. There is hydraulic fluid leaking. Not sure where the refill port is located.

Anyone repair something similar?

It looks like it the seal around the housing is leaking.

Gino

 

[arf145]

Really? A First 32s5 has hydraulic steering? Or is that some kind of autopilot?

 

[joker460]

I believe it's actually a rack and pinion system. Also it's probably a Lewmar Cobra Steering System as per Beneteau's parts site. Attached is an older version.