rudder leak

newport1985 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-20-2012

My rudder shaft leaks when sailing on a newport 28 can someone help

treilley · #2 (**permalink**) 01-20-2012

Probably your stuffing box. You may be able to tighten it to prevent the leaking or you may have to repack it. Only way to tell is to crawl in there and check it.

newport1985 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-20-2012

thanks

Sea Diamond · #4 (**permalink**) 01-20-2012

Don't sail on a Newport - sail on the water. n'yuk, n'yuk

Faster · #5 (**permalink**) 01-20-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sea Diamond

Don't sail on a Newport - sail on the water. n'yuk, n'yuk

Groan..........

Sea Diamond · #6 (**permalink**) 01-20-2012

I know, I know... it really sounded funnier before I pushed the "send" button. (You know, sail IN the boat, sail ON the water. Anyway, I promise not to quit my day job.