[Sentoa] Rudder seal

[Richard L. Moore]

I discovered the same problem on our Tug.  I found that they used two  
different methods on the seal.  One is a packing gland while the other  
is a lip seal.  The gland can be tightened but the lip seal must be  
replaced.  However, there is another problem.  As I understand it, the  
way it is designed, there is a problem with oxygen depravation in that  
area that results in erosion of the rudder shaft.  I have tried to  
fill these areas with metal filler, with some success.  I just have to  
accept the small drip, as a permanent fix would involve quite an  
expense.

I too would appreciate any help with the problem.

Dick Moore
RAVEN
32-181
Anacortes, WA



On Jan 12, 2009, at 9:27 PM, oralee wrote:

> Our mechanic told us we have a few drops leaking from the top of the  
> rudder sea on our 32 NT.  Have some of you had experience with  
> this?  e.g. does it need attention right away or does it need more  
> use, etc.?
>
> We will appreciate any suggestions.
>
> Thanks,
> Manfred Klemme
> Invictus NT32-101
> Oceanside CA
>
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