John,
I replaced my flax packing with Tefpak along with Teflon lubricant. I am
continually adjusting the stuffing box to get an appropriate drip rate of 1-2
drops/min with the shaft rotating. The drip continues when the engine is not
running. Fortunately my boat is a 35 Mark III with easy acce
I used white textured ABS (3mmthick) which I spray painted to match the cabin
gelcoat.
From: CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com]
Sent: March 13, 2023 8:18 PM
To: Stus-List
Cc: CHARLES SCHEAFFER
Subject: Stus-List Re: Cabin Ceiling Panels
You might like 1/4" thick
I replaced my port-lights on my Cand C 35 Mark III that I acquired in the
fall of 2019. In July of 2021, I replaced the crazed and leaking port-lights
that were held with plexus and bolts. They no longer leak and are held in
place only with ¾ inch 3M VHB tape and Dowsil 795 (no bolts). Some gelcoa
Kracor in Milwaukee has made marine tanks since the 70's and has drawings
for their many tanks. They have produced tanks for C&C 35 for example as
listed with them as Mold No.5059 . Perhaps you will find the tank for your
boat from them. I live in Abbotsford BC where Barr Plastcs does a great job
