Robert I don’t think you are going to find a source that recommends the time game to change the hose. Your boat is 40+ years old and I assume it is original.
The manufacturer of the dripless shaft seal I had installed on my prior boat recommended changing the hose after 10 years. It is different material from standard hose used with a stuffing box. If you are asking the question, it is time to change it. Ed Levert Briar Patch 1981 C&C 34 On Thu, Mar 20, 2025 at 3:42 PM Robert Abbott <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> wrote: > Ed > Thank you for your response...I agree that replacing it is a prudent thing > to do. > However, I am looking for a more definitive answer as to the prudent > frequency of replacing it, e.g. # of engine hours, # of years, etc. What > is the normal expected life span of the this hose/gland that seals the prop > shaft from water egress? > > Rob > > > On 2025-03-20 4:26 p.m., Edward Levert wrote: > > Robert > > Change it on your next haul out. It is peace of mind. > > Ed Levert > Briar Patch > 1981 C&C 34 > New Orleans, La > > On Thu, Mar 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM Robert Abbott via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> My C&C 32 has a 1" prop shaft. Where it enters the stern hull before >> the packing gland, there is a hose gland approximately 6" to 10" long >> with several large adjustable clamps around it that covers the prop shaft. >> How often should that hose gland be replaced? Is it # of engine hours, >> # of years, etc. Replacing it after it ruptures could be impossible if >> the boat sinks which i understand to be the case. >> Any advice greatly appreciated. >> >> Rob Abbott >> C&C 32 - 1984 >> Halifax, N.S. >> >> >> Your contributions help pay the fees associated with this list and help >> to keep it active. Please help by making a small contribution using PayPal >> at: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/stumurray All contributions are >> greatly appreciated. > > >
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