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Old 03-27-2017, 02:34 PM   #17
cardude01
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City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
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Stuffing box movement?

https://youtu.be/EFlgWGi4r1k

This is 2400 rpm. Zoom in and look at the nut. It's moving a good 1/8 or more?

Hell it's probably been wobbling like this since I ran aground last summer and I just never noticed it. What made me pay attention was that the packing gland started leaking and I can't really seem to get it stopped.

I'm going to get a good boat mechanic to look at it hopefully. I just don't know enough to make the call.

All that packing gland goo on the bilge is new.
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