Jeff
Took your advice and replaced the packing gland. I hired a marine
mechanic to do it as it did not look like a DIY job. Good thing I did
as he had to move the engine forward to get a puller to fit to remove
the coupler. The old hose was approximately a third as thick as the new
one and the new hose is wire reinforced....the old one wasn't.
I had the boat since 2006 and had never replaced the packing gland. if
the new one lasts as long it will see the end of my sailing days.
Will look forward to seeing and waving to you in the NWR.
Regards
Rob
AZURA
On 2025-03-20 7:50 p.m., Jeff Nelson via CnC-List wrote:
I'd definitely replace it before it starts to come apart. That said...
I replaced mine a few years ago 1979 C&C 30. Guessing it was
original. There were cracks in the outer coating,
and I was starting to lose sleep over it. So, that's likely pushing
it to the extreme. The hoses don't get a lot
of wear, aren't exposed to UV degradation, but have sea water and
vibration to deal with.
You will have to pull the transmission prop coupler to get the new one
on...If it was like mine last done
when it left the factory floor, you may need a new coupler as
convincing it to release from the shaft may
damage it.
Cheers,
Jeff Nelson
Muir Caileag
C&C 30 - 549
Armdale Y.C.
On 2025-03-20 17:43, Robert Abbott via CnC-List 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.
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