Need to add packing to my prop shaft on my Islander 32 MK11 does anyone know what size it should be. its a 3/4" shaft and an Atomic 4 engine
Thanks Mr Tibbs.
First, read this: Re-Packing A Traditional Stuffing Box Photo Gallery by Maine Sailing at pbase.com (thanks Mainesail).
Next, get a caliper to measure the ID (inner diameter) of the packing gland) then subtract 3/4" from that, which will result in your packing dimension (probably 1/4"),
Last, buy the Gore GFO packing and install. Ours has lasted 5 years (and counting) since installed.
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