I need to replace my packing on my stuffing box. What size packing do I need and any friendly advice? Many thanks.
Dripless unit sort of like a bow thruster, nice to have, but really an unnecessary expenditure, IMHO. Original stuffing box works just fine here and a bow thruster just adds to the clutter as opposed to understanding how to maneuver your boat in wind/current conditions.I'd like to replace my stuffing box with a dripless unit as part of this year's maintenance too.
You are most welcome. Glad all that stuff has been of some help. No help here on the shaft log, sorry. Perhaps another owner can chime in. Slim chance, but Marlow Hunter Customer Service might be of some help.I appreciate your input Terry.
In the dripless charter there is also the Volvo solution, easy to install and it has to be changed every 5 years according to Volvo. They of course don't stick out their neck. But my neighbour had an 18 years! old Volvo in his boat and he was still collecting dust in his bilge. I installed a Volvo to replace the stuffing box. The only required maintenance is a bit of grease once a year and "burping" the joint when the boat is back in the water from the hard.Why aren't you going dripless?
Installed properly, they are never an issue, and zero water in the bilge.