[C38] stuffing box

[les]

Patrick,
	DO NOT just put a wrench on the top nut and turn.  This could break the
hose or separate one of the pieces and let LOTS of water into the boat.
Since Don has offered to help, Please wait for him and let him show you
the correct way.

Regards,
Les H
On Sat, 2011-10-29 at 04:37 -0700, Don Strong wrote:
> Patrick: I will be at Emery Cove late PM today and can show you how to
> tighten the nut on your stuffing box. You may have to replace the
> packing, which is a bigger job. Try tightening the nut first.
> Don
> 
> On 10/28/11 5:30 PM, Patrick Harpole wrote: 
> > Skippers and Skipperettes:
> > I have been a member for some time and should know the answer to
> > this question but don't.
> > Question: is there some inner sanctum of information that tells us
> > about our Catalina 38?
> > Currently my stuffing box is leaking and needs repair before she
> > rests on the bottom of the bay.
> > Patrick
> > P.S.  Do I just tighten something?
> > 
> > 
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