I would vote for the PIY Dripless. It works and there is nothing like a dry bilge. You don’t need to burp it ever (I have the vented version).
The catastrophic failure is as probable as with the normal stuffing box (the hose connecting the logshaft and the seal can break regardless of type (if you don’t inspect it often enough (every few years??). Marek 1994 #122 ”Legato” Ottawa, ON From: CnC-List On Behalf Of David Knecht via CnC-List Sent: 10 December, 2019 14:49 To: CnC discussion list CnC <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: David Knecht <davidakne...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Mechanical shaft seal options I second David’s comment. I had a dripless on my first boat and stuffing box on current boat. The only thing I have had to do with my stuffing box since repacking 5 years ago is tighten it slightly twice. It is less effort than a dripless (no burping) and has much less (zero?) possibility of a catastrophic failure. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT [cid:image001.png@01D5AFAD.B481DBF0] From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>> On Behalf Of Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 12:47 PM To: C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Cc: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com<mailto:muckl...@gmail.com>> Subject: Stus-List Mechanical shaft seal options Alright folks, I'm looking for thoughts on a replacement for my PYI dripless shaft seal. It has worked fine and I'm not afraid to stick with it but I'm looking for possible options or improvements. I've heard of Tides Marine making one and Sailor Sam's sells 4 different designs by the name Last Drop. I'll be pulling and truing the shaft, rebuilding the prop, replacing the cutlass bearing, replacing the seal. Anything else I'm forgetting while I have it apart? Thanks, Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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