[C38] Rudder Post packing gland, abandon hope all ye who....

[D. R. Strong]

Steve: Get used to working upside down or like a micro-Houdini from below.
Here is a picture of Discreet Charm's charming gland, with bolts removed 
and top moved up for working.
You need to replace the packing material, which is carefully inserted up 
inside the top end around the rudder post.
This is a difficult job until you master the details, took me two tries. 
Good part of the story is that when get it right, it lasts a long time.
I can send more tips, if you need them.
Don



Steve Smolinske wrote:
> Does anyone know if our rudder post has an accessible packing gland 
> from the inside and how easy it is to get to and replace?
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