Leaking Rudder Gland (Stuffing Box)

[Ian Streten]

Hi. On my Marine Trader the starboard rudder gland is leaking. It is causing my bilge pump to come on twice every twenty four hours. This I am not happy about. I am posting a picture of the rudder showing where it is leaking & wonder if some of you better versed than I can give me a little help as to how best to go about repacking this gland & is it possible to do it in the water. I am familiar with the stern gland assembly on the prop shaft having to pack & tighten the two large nuts but not to sure on the configuration I have on the rudder. Any help/input would be most appreciated. Thank you


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