[C38] Shaft log size

[D. R. Strong]

Our original packing gland works well. It doesn't drip. I replace the 
packing material with each haul out, every four years.
We use the Gortex type material to which Tom refers. The packing gland 
is something that has stood the test of time (28 years!).
Don Strong
Hull 50, Discreet Charm
San Francisco Bay

Tom T. wrote:
> 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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Donald R. Strong
Professor
Section of Evolution and Ecology
University of California Davis
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