Mine used to drip at a similar rate when at the dock (well, mooring), although I always left my bilge pump on (with a float switch). It dripped a lot more when underway. After repeated adjustment I couldn't get it any better so at the last haulout I changed out the packing. Now doesn't drip at all at the dock, and maybe 1 or 2 drops per minute underway. Suggest you change the packing. Cheers, Paul
________________________________ From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Charlie Nelson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: March 13, 2020 7:27 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: cenel...@aol.com <cenel...@aol.com> Subject: Stus-List Stuffing box leak rates My stuffing box leaks at the dock about one 'drop' per ~ 18 seconds. For fire safety reasons, I never leave my bilge pump on when I am away from the boat so this leak rate plus possible other leaks lets water accumulate in the bilge. What do the listers consider an acceptable leak rate when at the dock? None at all, 1 drop per minute, etc. ? Thanks, Charlie Nelson Water Phantom 1995 C&C 36 XL/kcb _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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