GFO Stuffing Box Packing

[davidg]

I will be doing my annual haulout in a few weeks and one of my projects is to replace the stuffing in the stuffing box. I am contemplating using "GFO" teflon packing - details can be found at www.stuffingboxpacking.com.

Has anyone had experience with this material?

Dave Girling
Hull 1628

[cillman]

Dave - I don't think you can find anything better. As easy to install as the conventional stuff and it really is virtually dripless.

Craig

[davidg]

Craig,

Thanks for the comments. I've ordered some and will give it a try.

Dave G
N. Saanich, BC

[stu jackson c34]

as Craig said, it's VIRTUALLY dripless, not completely. Please read the directions carefully.

[Spanki]

What size and how much gor-tex do I need? My 93 has the original (I believe) and it drips badly, has waxy deposits on the hull and if I didn't go to her twice a day (we almost live aboard!) I would have repacked this long ago.

[cillman]

Russ - My '91 C34 takes 3/16", one package would probably let you do it twice (3 rings of packing per)

Craig

[stu jackson c34]

Some have reported to have 1/4 instead of 3/16. Either measure first before ordering, or buy both and return one. Don't use oversized no matter how tempted you are, it'll score your shaft.

[dwarburton]

I am using it now and I would recommend it. It is virtually dripless when adjusted properly, althouth like most packing you will have to re-adjust the stuffing box after a few hours of use. This was my first season, but I expect to get at least 5 New England seasons out of it.