Do NOT use the Tides Marine seal. Huge PITA if it leaks. I have the PYI carbon face seal, but I would be tempted to use a traditional stuffing box with Teflon tape if I could.
Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I www.dellabarba.com From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Risch via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 1:40 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: David Risch <davidrisc...@msn.com> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List Mechanical shaft seal options I have used a traditional stuffing box with the synthetic packing for years. Stuff is incredible and dryer than I ever imagined. Simpler is better… David F. Risch (401) 419-4650 From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>> On Behalf Of Josh Muckley via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 12:47 PM To: C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Cc: Josh Muckley <muckl...@gmail.com<mailto:muckl...@gmail.com>> Subject: Stus-List Mechanical shaft seal options Alright folks, I'm looking for thoughts on a replacement for my PYI dripless shaft seal. It has worked fine and I'm not afraid to stick with it but I'm looking for possible options or improvements. I've heard of Tides Marine making one and Sailor Sam's sells 4 different designs by the name Last Drop. I'll be pulling and truing the shaft, rebuilding the prop, replacing the cutlass bearing, replacing the seal. Anything else I'm forgetting while I have it apart? Thanks, Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD
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