Alaskan Sea-Duction
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- Jul 6, 2012
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- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Alaskan Sea-Duction
- Vessel Make
- 1988 M/Y Camargue YachtFisher
I have 2 1/4 inch shafts. They are packed with rope style seals. I was thinking of installing dripless seals. There is a significant cost associated with DSS.
My packing need replacement as the adjustment is almost bottomed out and my stbd side drips while parked and increases in flow when underway.
What are the pros and cons with DSS or should I just repack them?
I have never repacked the shaft seals and those I have talked too say it isn't hard job. I was worried about the amount of water when I back off the gland. No big deal? Should I pull the boat to do the job?
What say the TF experts?
My packing need replacement as the adjustment is almost bottomed out and my stbd side drips while parked and increases in flow when underway.
What are the pros and cons with DSS or should I just repack them?
I have never repacked the shaft seals and those I have talked too say it isn't hard job. I was worried about the amount of water when I back off the gland. No big deal? Should I pull the boat to do the job?
What say the TF experts?