Thomas Bauer, Sempler Fidelis, 37VT59
I really enjoyed the article on re-stuffing a stuffing box [Tuggers Winter Issue #62, by John Barker, Dun Wurkin #45 - ed.] http://lnvtblog.blogspot.com/2014/11/repacking-stuffing-box.html
I have never attempted this job while in the water, but it's good to know that it's possible. I have one "improvement" to the instructions. Instead of the chop sticks, I split a piece of 2" plastic pipe, put it on the prop shaft, and use it as a perfect "tamper" for the packing.
There's a fantastic How-To website that I think is one of the best sites for boat owners.
http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/stuffing_box. This is their article on stuffing boxes. You will see where I got my idea for the pipe tamper.
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