[C320-list] Shaft Packing.... Duramax Ultra X

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I used the Gore shaft packing material.  Excellent product, great reviews on sail net and cruisers forum.  No drips and it runs cool.  I can't remember the size, but the size is shown in the shaft log drawing in the owners manual.  Easy to install. I did mine with the boat out of the water.  I bought mine at the local marine store.  About $25.  The one thing that I found is that my shaft log took two rings, even though my owners manual showed 3 rings.  

Dave

David Swanson
S/V Emily Ann
2007 C320 MK II, No. 1107
Mukilteo, WA



On Jan 22, 2011, at 7:41 PM, "Brad Kuether" <bkuether at comcast.net> wrote:

> I am getting a new prop this year, and figured since I will be replacing the cutlass bearing I may as well change out the packing in the packing nut.  It has been dripping all season, and is 7 years old now.
> 
> I want to use Duramax Ultra X, it seems to be the best stuff on the market....
> 
> Question. 
>  a.. Has anyone used it, and if so see any reason NOT to use it?  (I am not ready for dripless yet)
>  b.. Does anyone know the correct size?
>  c.. Does anyone know where it can be obtained without having to mortgage your house?
> Thanks in advance.  Looking forward to getting out of my "kid imposed" limited cruising grounds, and meeting up with the multitude of 320s in the upper mid Chesapeake.
> 
> -Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
> "Independence"
> 2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
> Middle River, MD