I am a new 42 owner. What size stuffing is used (1/4 or 5/16) on 1 1/4 inch shaft. I have seen both 1/4 and 5/16 noted.
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Dave Kauppi
636
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Dave Kauppi
636
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Stuffing Box
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Posts: 46 03/31/06 13:00:14 |
The shaft is 1 1/4" diameter and uses 1/4" packing. Suggest getting the teflon impregnated, but with a new boat you should not need it for quite a while.
Fred Drummond Royal Serf #855 2 Cabin C/L Wing Keel |
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Posts: 19 03/31/06 15:15:19 |
Fred
Many thanks Dave Kauppi Avalon 636 |
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