This came installed from the previous owner before I purchased the boat a few years ago.
I understand it should last up to about 6 years before needing full replacement of the seals.
This summer I noticed I'm getting water leaks only while underway, not while sitting at the dock. I made this quick little video to show what I see down there. There are salt deposits around both pieces, the rotor and carbon seal. There are black carbon deposits on the hull that look like spray from the seal. The seal itself doesn't feel like there's anything in there, and the symptom points to needing to apply a little more pressure on the bellows. I don't know who makes this dripless seal, there's no cooling port hose, and I don't have any instructions.
I have never touched one of these before, I'm just learning. If anyone can point me in the right direction, where to find visual instructions, maybe identify the manufacturer, or help me through the process, I'd appreciate it.
I understand it should last up to about 6 years before needing full replacement of the seals.
This summer I noticed I'm getting water leaks only while underway, not while sitting at the dock. I made this quick little video to show what I see down there. There are salt deposits around both pieces, the rotor and carbon seal. There are black carbon deposits on the hull that look like spray from the seal. The seal itself doesn't feel like there's anything in there, and the symptom points to needing to apply a little more pressure on the bellows. I don't know who makes this dripless seal, there's no cooling port hose, and I don't have any instructions.
I have never touched one of these before, I'm just learning. If anyone can point me in the right direction, where to find visual instructions, maybe identify the manufacturer, or help me through the process, I'd appreciate it.