Rudder shaft packing on a 34

[andantesail]

What size packing and what type did you use on your rudder shaft?
Thanks,
Karl
Andante PSC 34 #276

[johnharch]

Karl, I'm embarrassed to say, I don't remember. I can't get down in that hole so I had the yard do it and I don't remember what we settled.

[andantesail]

I think the rudder packing size is 3/16, does anybody know for sure?

Karl
Andante

[RainDog]

Originally Posted by andantesail

I think the rudder packing size is 3/16, does anybody know for sure?

Karl
Andante

Post 18 in this thread says it is 3/8.

[DaveMancini]

Karl,

Edson makes the stuffing box. You can actually buy the 3/8 packing specifically made for the box on their website.

Dave

[DaveMancini]

Karl,

Here's the link to the page the packing is on.

Rudder Post Stuffing Box/Bearing : Edson Marine Store

[andantesail]

Thanks Dave

[Norstar]

The rudder shaft gland on our 1990 model 34 took 5/16" packing. After re-packing, no more leaking when motoring or in a seaway.

John S
PSC 34 #201
Norstar

[andantesail]

Thanks John. Valuable info.