overgill
Veteran Member
Now that we have had two days in a row over 32f I am finally starting my spring bring up. One of the things on the list is to re-stuff the rudder stuffing box. I have a 32 IG single. My question is not so much as to how to do the stuffing box but the pivot were the rudder is supported at the bottom at the end of the keel. I have some play in that pivot point and don't know what is acceptable. I am concerned that maybe that play could be contributing to the stuffing box leaking. Is there suppose to be a bushing of some sort or is it ok that it is just trapped loosely by the bracket at the end of the keel. I have tightened the stuffing box a couple of times only to have it start leaking again after a run. The boat is a 1990 so I figure its due.
Any input here would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
Any input here would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance