the most awesome thing just happened!!!!

[zeehag]

my boat's packing gland was repaired and my boat no longer leaks-- she is perfect!!!! the problem was the system has been changed out within the past 10 yrs, and the installer didn t install the packing..LOL... is now repaired thanks to the marina i am using in ensenada.. didnt ne3ed haul or anything-- is now perfect....my marina of choice in ensenada is juanitos--is on the malecon andis old and secure.. run by a family -- very nice and honest folks!!!!!
today i go to anchor out for the duration of my tenure here and welcome my friends from newport ensenada race--i know a few folks in htat..LOL
we leave monday afternoon and we have spot tracker -- see my website-
www.sksolitarybird.com

 

[higgs]

Have a Corona for me at Hussongs.

 

[Stu Jackson]

I'll throw in the lime!

So, did you learn how to repack the stuff (pun intended) yourself?

http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Stuffing_box_packing

Includes a link to Maine Sail's excellent material

Have one for me, it's Friday, right????

 

[zeehag]

this is a flanged unit and doesnt repack-- was spozed to have been done prior to installation and wasnt...oops...no more peeing like a drunken kid!!!!
Brought 6-ER OF BEER FROM USA-- SO I WILL POP OPEN ONEADOZE AND CELEBRATE!!!!
AM DANCING NOW!!!!

 

[Bad Obsession]

Sounds good Zee.....Have a great time!

 

[Chuck Creel]

Holysmolywoman !!!!

IT does move !! !

i can tell a diference in your life already ... Best wishes

 

[zeehag]

of course it moves..lol...i wasnt gonna stay in that place(sd) forever, yeknow....she sails nice too--- lol i LOVE her--is great boat--- a lotta boat for 10k!!!!. and masts ar eshort enough for icw..LOL... LOOK OUT , CPT CHUCK... AM GONNA FINDJA WITH HER SO WE CAN HAVE LUNCH!!!!(may take a bit of time-- will do caribean first methinks....)