[Public-list] Fuel tank and rudder post

[Mike Lehman]

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----Original Message Follows----
From: George Dinwiddie <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org>
Reply-To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
Subject: Re: [Public-list] Fuel tank and rudder post
Date: Mon, 01 May 2006 18:48:26 -0400

Bobby wrote:
 > - How does one repair the rudder post from leaking?  The post goes
 > into what appears to be a stuffing box a few inches from the bottom
 > of the hull.   I think that is what is leaking but since she's on the
 > hard, I have no way of knowing.  Also, my boat was sitting low in the
 > water especially in the stern which may have put that joint below the
 > water line.  Does anyone know what type of joint that is on my boat?

The newer boats have a stuffing box very similar to the one on the
shaft.  You might find these articles helpful:

http://alberg30.org/maintenance/Steering/AccessToStuffingBox/
http://alberg30.org/maintenance/MechanicalPropulsion/StuffingBox/

Sitting low in the stern may be an indication of water in the bilge (or
a good party in the cockpit).

   - George


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