Rudder Post Stuffing Box

[IrishmistIII]

Do you know what kind of stuffing box this is and how do you stop it leaking. It is on a Tartan 4600 1996.

[Boatyarddog]

Originally Posted by IrishmistIII

Do you know what kind of stuffing box this is and how do you stop it leaking. It is on a Tartan 4600 1996.

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[jeepbluetj]

Are your bearings tight, or does the rudder wiggle around. If it's wiggling it will never seal. If not, repack it.