JESSEDIVER49
Senior Member
- Joined
- May 2, 2013
- Messages
- 187
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Good Vibrations
- Vessel Make
- Grand Banks Classic 42
I am a newby owner of a 1984 Grand Banks 42. Managed to run it from Ft Lauderdale to Ft Myers but did experience first problem with a failed starboard drive coupling. Owl Creek just completed the fix. I did not take on any water when coupling failed, thank goodness - but here is my question: I have dripless seals and have a single bilge pump. I've heard that when dripless seals fail, they do so catastrophic compared to traditional packing seal. Can a single bilge pump adequately handle dripless seal failures and is it wise to add a 2nd bilge pump?
Final leg of my trip is Sarasota to Texas. Have 3 week planned fuel tank replacement job before heading to Freeport, TX. Want to make sure I have all bases covered before trip.
Final leg of my trip is Sarasota to Texas. Have 3 week planned fuel tank replacement job before heading to Freeport, TX. Want to make sure I have all bases covered before trip.