Repacking shafts

[Brian]

Can the shafts be repacked while the boat is in the water?

 

[JimPend]

Yes, make sure the pumps work. Cut the packing to fit before you start.

 

[Silverton_34]

Yes. Walk thru what you will be doing prior to actually doing it. As JimPend stated "Make sure the pumps work. Cut the packing to fit before you start". Have all tools within easy reach. Be ready to watch water enter through the stuffing box as you work. Take care not to crossthread the packing nut. Above all stay focused.

 

[JoeBTB]

And have another person with you. If things start to go bad, you need to let them get help while you work on the problem.

 

[navman]

Here is a link to the thread I posted when I did mine earlier this spring. I had direct drive and plenty of room so it went rather smooth.
http://www.boated.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=97057