[Alberg30] A4, stern tubes

[George Dinwiddie]

Rob,

What is the measured OD of your stern tube and stuffing box?

 - George

> R.C. Alley said:
> 
> 2. I removed the stern tube, stuffing box, hose, and clamps from =
> Nevermore today; the engine is out and I am taking advantage of the =
> opportunity to replace, rebuild, and repaint without the joy of lying on =
> my belly in the cockpit and working beyond fingertip reach (in the =
> rain).  What I found was troubling if not positively dangerous. The =
> stern tube is about 1/8th inch OD larger than the stuffing box hose =
> flange OD. For some reason, a previous owner had  used standard exhaust =
> hose (two pieces, one over the other) on the tube which flares down to =
> one piece (only) on the stuffing box, all about 10 inches long. Its been =
> in the boat at least since I bought it in 1991, and is quite ready for =
> replacement. =20

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