Stuffing box
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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?
- How to repack the Stuffing box
- How warm is too warm?
- Stuffing Box Comparison
- Tools to make the job easier
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.
Dripless Stuffing Box & Packing
- Dripless Packing
- This is not an endorsement of this brand, although several owners report excellent results. PYI Dripless Shaft Seal
Flexible Coupling
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 Tech Notes on Prop, shaft and the stuffing box.