[C320-list] Repacking the Packing Gland

[Dan Kolean]

I worked on my stuffing box (packing gland) in the water.  I took a bicycle inner tube and cut it open so it was a flat piece of rubber about 12” long.  I pulled the nut back and wrapped the shaft and “housing” and zip tied each end.  It was almost water proof,  no need to hurry on the repack.  I used something synthetic, not rope to pack the nut.  
Once it wore in a little and I got it adjusted it works great.

Dan Kolean.   #489. ENRICH

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> On Sep 10, 2019, at 8:32 AM, Charles Martin <chiprmartin at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> My boat has been on the hard for over 4 years (I was on assignment); and
> when launched, the packing gland was leaking about a drop every few
> seconds.  I tried to tighten the gland, but the dripping actually got worse
> (I think the old hemp packing has deteriorated).
> 
> Has anybody changed packing with their boat in the water?  If so, any hints
> on how to minimize water ingress during the process.  Is it better to just
> do a short haul?
> 
> Best,
> Chip Martin
> *Bonaventure* - Sail #767
> (410) 231-0199
> chiprmartin at gmail.com