[C320-list] Question for y’all

[Dave Hupe]

Chip-
The manual for my hull (#32) specifies 3/16 on my 1 inch shaft.  I have used GFO in that size several times and it works great (no leakage at all when sitting idle and very little when motoring). My friend with hull 676 I remember said uses 1/4.
Dave Hupe

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  On Thu, Dec 8, 2022 at 8:09 AM, Charles r Martin<chiprmartin at gmail.com> wrote:     I am replacing my old hemp packing with GFO.  My boat is Sail #767
  (Catalina C320 2000 model).  Should I use 3/16” or 1/4” packing (1”
  shaft)?

  Best,

  Chip Martin

  S/V Bonaventure, Hull #767

  (410) 231-0199

  [1]chiprmartin at gmail.com
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