[C320-list] Repacking the Packing Gland

[Charles Martin]

Thanks so much for responding, Dan.  Great idea.  I'll let you know how my
attempt works out.

Best,
Chip Martin
Sail # 767 -- *Bonaventure*
(410) 231-0199
chiprmartin at gmail.com


On Tue, Sep 10, 2019 at 6:27 PM Dan Kolean <dkolean60 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > 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
>