One of Touche' sisterships nearly sank when the engine compartment vent hose dislodged and got wrapped around the prop shaft. It damaged the dripless seal bellows. Fortunately, the owner was able to somehow seal the bellows and save the boat.
I'm partial to traditional stuffing boxes myself. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA
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