Owner`s manual

7.6 STUFFING BOX

The stuffing box is located at the inboard end of a fiberglass tube passing through the hull. The

stuffing box should be inspected on a regular basis. The fiberglass tube and the stuffing box

are connected by means of a flexible rubber held in place by hose clamps. If there is only a

slight drip no adjustment should be made to avoid seizure. If the leak is excessive, the packing

glands may be tightened by loosening the lock nut and tightening the gland nut slightly (roughly

a quarter turn), then tightening the lock nut again. (see detail No. 12)

NOTE: The rubber tubing at the stuffing box must be inspected yearly. It should be replaced

every 2 years. The gland packing nut should never be over tightened. The idea is for the gland

to drip slowly when running under power, with no drip when the shaft is not turning.

Should the stuffing box continue to leak after tightening down the gland nut and after several

hours of engine operation, a new stuffing box packing may be necessary.

The teflon-coated asbestos packing can be replaced by unscrewing the gland nut and winding

three turns of 1/4" tallowed flax packing around the shaft in the direction of the nut installation.

Replace the gland nut again and tighten just until the leak stops, and finally tighten the lock nut.

Should any leaks still persist, a bent or scored shaft may be the problem and should be

investigated.

7.7 Propellers

NOTE: Depending upon which type of propeller is fitted, at fit-out check that all split pins through

retaining nuts are in place and are sound. (see table 9)

A two-bladed, solid bronze propeller is standard on your yacht. This unit is the better choice for

cruising purposes. For racing sailors the optional folding propeller is superior, offering the least

amount of drag

7.8 Installation of Propeller

Ensure the base of the propeller is free from dirt and any corrosion. The end of the shaft should

be cleaned and any burrs on the shaft or keyway must be removed. Place the propeller on the

shaft with both propeller and shaft keyways in line.

The key should fit tightly at the sides but with a 0.1" (2 1/2mm) clearance at the top. Do not

force the key in since it may shift the propeller off centre (see detail No. 13)

7.9 Propeller Alignment

Ensure proper propeller alignment which can be checked by clamping a piece of metal or wood

to the propeller strut which just touches the edge of one propeller blade. When rotating the

shaft by hand any variance in the track will be noted by either striking the indicator with the next

blade or showing a gap.

If the propellor indicates such a condition it should be checked and balanced by your dealer or