[C320-list] Dry bilge?

[Karl Mielenhausen]

Switch over to Gore-tex packing...
http://www.emarineinc.com/products/GFO-Packing%2C-3%7B47%7D16-in.%285-mm%29-2-foot.html

The 3/16" size should allow you space for 3 rings (stagger the joints).
This stuff really runs cool. I tighten so that I get about one drop every
60 seconds WHEN RUNNING. Readjust after 2 hours of runtime.

Note to all members:
The discussion list archives can be easily searched by going here...
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We have a huge history of discussions that probably will answer 90% of the
questions that members post. Not that we don't want to talk to you, but
just suggested in the interest of timeliness. Also, when you ask a
question, it usually helps to list your hull number and engine make (if
appropriate).

Karl


Karl

On Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 7:09 AM, Scott Westwood <scottwestwood at bellsouth.net
> wrote:

> I have seen several notes on how to re-pack stuffing boxes etc...
>
> I also have heard different takes on dripping and "drip less" vs.
> "dripless".  My wife "hates" water in the bilge with a passion.
>
> Is there a truly safe way to get a dry bilge?  Cost/benefit analysis?  You
> can but it would cost as muchas the boat etc???
>
> Our box drips 3-5 drips/minute even at the dock.  Is this normal?  I hear
> it is for cooling underway etc...
>
>
> What thoughts are out there?
>
> One concern we both have is the odd chance that we have a bilge pump
> failure (or battery failure) at the dock.  We have shore power but we often
> can't get to the boat for a month or so.  Worst fear is bilge pump failure
> and boat sinks.  I know it should not happen within a month or so but there
> is also the fear of wood deck damage if bilge water rises etc...
>
>
> Thoughts out there?
>
>
> Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.netH (919)-362-8538C (919)-618-7185
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