Derik
Senior Member
- Joined
- Aug 21, 2018
- Messages
- 160
- Location
- United States
- Vessel Name
- Pearl Grace
- Vessel Make
- Marine Trader/Sun Deck 44
I had my Propeller Shaft packing leaking on the starboard engine. I tightened it but it still was leaking about 10 gallons a day. I was leaving on a trip so hired the marina where my slip is to change the packing. I was on my way out of town and received a text of the cost, it was 285.00 per shaft and 70.00 in materials. So I said ok even though the port side appeared to be fine.
When I got my final bill it also reflected they had done the rudder shafts. So I was billed 285 x4 plus the 70 x 4...
I don't deny that probably the port side should have been changed even though it wasn't leaking but does it make since to do the rudder shafts if they aren't leaking? they hardly turn and I would think that packing would last for years?
My boat had been kept up up until about 4-5 years ago so I am playing catch up and realize this will be one less thing to worry about but also question if it was necessary.
When I got my final bill it also reflected they had done the rudder shafts. So I was billed 285 x4 plus the 70 x 4...
I don't deny that probably the port side should have been changed even though it wasn't leaking but does it make since to do the rudder shafts if they aren't leaking? they hardly turn and I would think that packing would last for years?
My boat had been kept up up until about 4-5 years ago so I am playing catch up and realize this will be one less thing to worry about but also question if it was necessary.