Thanks, it's definitely sounding like the way to go. I'm just extra cautious when it comes to something enclosing a big hole in the boat. And I like simple systems, and the PSS is definitely more complex than a traditional stuffing box. But it sounds like PYI's 6 year recommendation is just them being extra conservative.
Part of my worry about installing a more complex shaft seal arose from a local PNW blog report I read last year: http://www.riveted-blog.com/2015/08/excitement-at-sea.html http://www.riveted-blog.com/2015/08/hauling-out-in-juneau.html They suspected their PSS shaft seal of overheating. But they're a motor boat (so faster speeds), and in the end (in the 2nd post) they found the issue might have actually been an engine misalignment. I see Martin actually commented on the 1st one, about needing to burp the seal sometimes. If that's the only complication I need to know, then I'm happy with that. -Patrick On Sun, Apr 24, 2016 at 1:49 PM, <cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Robert Boyer <dainyr...@icloud.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Patrick Davin <jda...@gmail.com> > Date: Sun, 24 Apr 2016 14:42:39 -0400 > Subject: Re: Stus-List Stuffing box options on LF38 > I've used a PSS shaft seal on my boat for the last 20 years and I'd never > go back to a packing gland. I changed mine out at the 10 year point and it > looked like it had plenty of life left at that time. Don't overthink this! > > Bob > > Bob Boyer > S/V Rainy Days (1983 C&C Landfall 38 - Hull #230) > Blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com > Email: dainyr...@icloud.com > Annapolis, MD (presently in Baltimore)
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