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Thinking a thicker starboard base might be a better choice . . . 3/4" maybe . . . for greater support. Jeff Wright Winchester, VA Boatless

Nice work! Lisle

The Groco HF is now disconnected - in the process of removing the hoses and capping thru hulls. Planning the installation of the AIRHEAD Composting Toilet. The AIRHEAD fits well in the Pacific

I usually refer to that as the stuffing box! Another senior moment! Daryl

Ah that packing gland! Sorry, all my PSC boats have been migrated to PYI Shaft Seals! Those who continue to use the stuffing box, generally go with the Teflon impregnated cord… Daryl

This video shows what I was thinking is involved, I may have used the wrong terms, I mean the stuffing box and the flax or newer material that goes between the two nuts.

Thanks!!

The job is not too difficult, just need a good hydraulic jack to lower the rudder shaft. The bronze fasteners came out easily and it was also a good time to re-bed the bronze gudgeons ; as well as

Lisle, NOTE: While changing the gland, the Factory also recommended swapping out the DELRIN bushings? at the top and bottom of the rudder shaft - they were definitely in need of replacement. I have

Wheel and full keel. I thought it was possible to lossen the nut and repack with new material, didn’t realize it would require substantial work you describe. Thanks, Lisle

There was a really good article on stranded wire used in non cramping terminal devices. Wire strands compress and then vibration causes the strands to shift and gradually loosen. A ferrule is a

I am also assuming you have wheel steering? Daryl

Those are the steps necessary to change the packing gland. It is the reverse order to reassemble. Do you have the deep keel or the Sheel keel? Boat has to be up high enough to drop the rudder. Daryl

Thanks Daryl, I just want to replace the packing material, not the entire assembly. Lisle

Jus an update on the alternator upgrade: I have purchased a Balmar? Series 60m dual foot, 100 AMP alternator (J10 Pulley)? with the Balmar 814 external regulator. Also purchased the Balmar/Altmount

Just wanted to remind everyone that the shore power inlet needs to be inspected on a regular interval. The stranded wires are subject to corrosion and heat build up. One thing I have become aware of

Lisle, I replaced the packing gland in Intuition (1990 PSC 31) in 2017.? Acquired a new Packing Gland (Hose) from Pacific Seacraft factory. If memory serves: it required removing a thru bolt from

Greetings, I would like to tackle maintenance on my packing gland on my PSC 31 while she’s on the hard and was curious if others have experience with this and specifically what packing material is

Just curious if anyone has a PSC31 located within ~150 miles of Tampa/St. Pete area they wouldn’t mind giving me a quick tour of? I’ve been looking for an opportunity to see one in person.

Albert, I have also used an inflatable kayak and a folding kayak aboard at times.? Inflatable kayak is great for cruising the backwaters by paddle. Daryl