Hello: My boat launched a few days ago and I have noticed a small leak that seems to be coming from part-way-up my rudder shaft.
I have dried all-around the area and the leak is not coming from anywhere else, other than 1/2 way up the shaft as the water is working its way down to the bilge floor from there.
Through my online research, it may be a stuffing box issue that CAN be adjusted in the water.......however.........???
My boat is an '01 28TE.
Has anyone had a similar issue?
Mike
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Rudder shaft leak......
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Re: Rudder shaft leak......
Just try tightening the nut at the top first. I guess the packing has dried out and may not seal until it’s swollen up some.
For reference, I used a Gortex GFO packing on mine almost twelve years ago and haven’t had to once touch it.
For reference, I used a Gortex GFO packing on mine almost twelve years ago and haven’t had to once touch it.
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Hull Number AUL28489L900
Yanmar 6LP-STE
Built in Portsmouth RI, USA - Berthed in Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom.
Hull Number AUL28489L900
Yanmar 6LP-STE
Built in Portsmouth RI, USA - Berthed in Portsmouth Hampshire, United Kingdom.