Size of prop packing

[rblevens]

Does anyone know the size of the packing in the propeller shaft stuffing box?
H37c
Thanks in advance!

(Looks like I am going to launch Drifter soon

Rick

 

[Stu Jackson]

Either 1/4 or 3/16 if you have a 1 inch shaft:

http://forums.catalina.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?p=1027243&highlight=stuffing box

 

[rblevens]

Stu-
Thanks. Dumb question- can the stuffing be totally replaced with the boat in the water?