Stuffing box

General

The purpose of a stuffing box is to keep water from entering the boat thru the hole that a shaft (prop, rudder) exits the boat. Which is better, a traditional stuffing box or a dripless replacement?

Stuffing Box Comparison

Tools to make the job easier

How to repack the Stuffing box

It is possible to repacking the stuffing box while in the water. After unscrewing the packing nut from the shaft log, wrap a rag or strip of cloth around the shaft. Snug it up against the open shaft log and secure with a hose clamp or ziptie. Any water that enters the boat will be easily handled by the bilge pump.

How warm is too warm?

Dripless packing for Stuffing Box

Message Board Thread

Dripless Stuffing Box Replacment

This is not an endorsement of this brand, although several owners report excellent results. PYI Dripless Shaft Seal

Flexible Coupling

Flexible Coupling Installation

Rudder Packing Gland

There is a Technote on replacement of the rudder shaft packing gland. Information can also be found on the Edson web site. www.edsonmarine.com

Also of Interest

There are over a dozen Technotes on Prop, shaft and the stuffing box