[Public-List] dripless

[George Dinwiddie]

Bobby wrote:
> Hey George, 
>  
> For that dripless packing, can one install this whilst the boat is in
> the water or will the boat need to be hauled out?  Does it need
> curing time before getting wet or will the water flowing in impede
> the installation?

I did it while the boat was on land so I could take my time, but a lot 
of people replace the packing in the water.  I don't think it will 
affect the dripless packing material.  You may want to wrap the outside 
of the packing gland with a rag to slow down the ingress of water.

  - George

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