I will be doing my annual haulout in a few weeks and one of my projects is to replace the stuffing in the stuffing box. I am contemplating using "GFO" teflon packing - details can be found at [url]www.stuffingboxpacking.com[/url].
Has anyone had experience with this material?
Dave Girling
Hull 1628
Dave - I don't think you can find anything better. As easy to install as the conventional stuff and it really is virtually dripless.
Craig
Craig Illman, Seattle
S/V Espresso C34 #1150 1991
Craig,
Thanks for the comments. I've ordered some and will give it a try.
Dave G
N. Saanich, BC
as Craig said, it's VIRTUALLY dripless, not completely. Please read the directions carefully.
Stu Jackson, C34IA Secretary, C34 #224, 1986, SR/FK, M25 engine, Rocna 10 (22#)
What size and how much gor-tex do I need? My 93 has the original (I believe) and it drips badly, has waxy deposits on the hull and if I didn't go to her twice a day (we almost live aboard!) I would have repacked this long ago.
Spanki & {Russ 12-8-1949/9-6-2010 R.I.P Butch}
s/v Spanki 1993 Catalina 36 #1224
"Don't worry, Be happy""Sail your life away"
Russ - My '91 C34 takes 3/16", one package would probably let you do it twice (3 rings of packing per)
Craig
Craig Illman, Seattle
S/V Espresso C34 #1150 1991
Some have reported to have 1/4 instead of 3/16. Either measure first before ordering, or buy both and return one. Don't use oversized no matter how tempted you are, it'll score your shaft.
Stu Jackson, C34IA Secretary, C34 #224, 1986, SR/FK, M25 engine, Rocna 10 (22#)
I am using it now and I would recommend it. It is virtually dripless when adjusted properly, althouth like most packing you will have to re-adjust the stuffing box after a few hours of use. This was my first season, but I expect to get at least 5 New England seasons out of it.
Dave
Ballena 1995 Mk II #1445