The rudder packing gland is slightly above the waterline and should not leak unless underway. Unless you have a lot of weight in the stern. The first thing you want to do is have someone turn the wheel and make sure the stuffing box is not turning in the tube. Remove the 3 bolts and the upper ring will slide up the shaft. Only tighten those bolts enough to stop any leaks. Take all the weight off the boat that you can, and transfer heavy stuff to the bow. Since yours is an 87, remove the bulkhead in the port cockpit locker and work from in there. You will get a massive headache if you try to do it leaning over the lazzerette. While you are in there, check the cockpit drains, as they are also a big source of water leak. Don, #6293, Niceville, FL
--- On Tue, 7/6/10, Steve <[email protected]> wrote: From: Steve <[email protected]> Subject: [IC27A] Rudder stock packing gland To: [email protected] Date: Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 10:25 AM We have an 87' C27 with a wheel. Anyone replaced the rudder packing gland flax while the boat is in the water. Any issues, advice or tricks to do this?
