[C38] Shaft log size

[Tom T.]

I can't find my documentation for the brand but I installed the Gortex type
packing in my original shaft seal and I love it. It only cost about $15,
takes minutes to install, more reliable than the after market true dripless
type seals, and is for all practical purposes a true dripless packing.

I had a dock neighbor who failed to "burp" his dripless after market seal
causing it to freeze up from lack of lubrication, tearing the bellows and
causing a major flooding of the bilge.  The Gortex type packing isn't prone
to seizure making it possibly more reliable as well as a whole lot cheaper.

Tom Troncalli
Renata Hull #95
St. Pete, Fla


> [Original Message]
> From: John Erlandson <jserlandson at roadrunner.com>
> To: Catalina 38 Listserve <listserve at catalina38.org>
> Date: 9/17/2008 1:58:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [C38] Shaft log size
>
> The shaft is 1". The fiberglass tube also known as a "shaft log " that 
> passes through the hull is what I am asking about. The dripless  shaft 
> seal requires both shaft and shaft log diameters to fit.
>
> Larry Malmberg wrote:
> >
> > Humm, our shaft is 1 inch.
> >
> >  
> >
> >
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Larry Malmberg
> >
> > Hassle
> >
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> > *From:* listserve-bounces at catalina38.org 
> > [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] *On Behalf Of *Max Soto
> > *Sent:* Tuesday, September 16, 2008 10:17 AM
> > *To:* Catalina 38 Listserve
> > *Subject:* Re: [C38] Shaft log size
> >
> >  
> >
> > Hi John,
> >
> >  
> >
> > If I`m not mistaken, mine is 1 3/4". I was planning to buy one of this 
> > dripless packing and measured it. Since this measure is different than 
> > the one on the web, I guess you shoul measure yours carefully. Please 
> > let me know the measure and the dripless model that you bought.
> >
> >  
> >
> > regards,
> >
> >  
> >
> >  Max Soto C38 #198 ESTANCIA Puntarenas, Costa Rica
> >
> >  
> >
> >  
> >
> >  
> >
> > 2008/9/10, John Erlandson <jserlandson at roadrunner.com 
> > <mailto:jserlandson at roadrunner.com>>:
> >
> > I am going to get rid of my very leaky stuffing box in an effort to have
> > a dry bilge and install the Tides marine or PSS drip less shaft seals.
> > Does anyone know the size of the fiberglass tube/shaft log. The Catalina
> > stuffing box/shaft drawing on the C38 site list it as 1 5/8" OD. That
> > size does not seem to be available from the dripless shaft seal
> > manufactures. The  PSS  is on sale at defender for less than $200.
> >
> > John-
> > C38 #291 84'
> > Mal de Mer
> >
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