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

[Max Soto]

Well, it seems that there are two versions.
I have an Edson packing gland on mine and it is totally different. The
packing goes in the lower part. If I'm not mistaken it uses 1/4" packing
material. Here is a diagram of its location, As a curious thing, when I was
was looking at this I noticed a reinforcement recommended for the steering
pedestal base.... Is worth taking a look at this.

Hope this helps,

Regards,

Max Soto
C38 #198 ESTANCIA
Puntarenas, Costa Rica

2009/7/28 D. R. Strong <drstrong at ucdavis.edu>

>  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
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> Steve Smolinske wrote:
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> 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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