gortex packing
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
Forum Name: Boat Maintenance
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Printed Date: November-16-2024 at 9:04pm
Topic: gortex packing
Posted By: shawnmc
Subject: gortex packing
Date Posted: April-26-2008 at 2:59pm
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Has anyone used this?
http://skidim.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GFO3/16X24 Replacing the packing today? Have a bet with someone on regular flax wax vs this stuff. Not wanting to do dripless as of yet. thanks in advance! |
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Posted By: shawnmc
Date Posted: April-26-2008 at 3:07pm
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P.S. I read all of the old post and this was my favorite from Stang67
Dave, I always used the old shi* not the new sh*t...I once bought some of the new s*it but had some of the old *hit laying around too.And because I could'nt find my glasses I don't know which shi* I used! However, I stuck the sh*t in there and it works well. Sorry I can't be of more help , but I can't see s*it with out my glasses 
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Posted By: anthonylizardi
Date Posted: April-26-2008 at 10:30pm
I know that when I as looking for advice on troubleshooting the shaft a lot people recommended that goretex. I guess is really good stuff and requires no drip or less drip, I can't remember s....  The drip thing was enough for me cause it only requires to stay moist. I haven't done it so I can't tell you how good it is.
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Posted By: Randy_in_Ohio
Date Posted: April-27-2008 at 1:25pm
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I used the Gortex packing when I repacked the shaft. Excellent stuff, I don't know why you would even consider using the wax rope stuff over this. Well worth $10. I get almost no drip, and shaft stays nice and cool.
Be sure and get the right size, I don't think the one you linked to is the right size for the shaft. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1602&yrstart=1991&yrend=1995" rel="nofollow - 1993 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: shawnmc
Date Posted: April-27-2008 at 8:31pm
| i though most cc sn use 3/16"? |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: April-28-2008 at 7:26am
If you consider all the years of CC's, most use 1/4"! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
shawnmc wrote:Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: April-28-2008 at 8:22am
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So, what size on a 89 SN...? ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: April-28-2008 at 9:31am
This came up at a good time for me. Pete, I'm not disagreeing with you, but skidim has it the other way around. I was about to order some, so I'll wait for the dust to settle. ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: April-28-2008 at 10:21am
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I have an '89 & repacked with 3/16 inch goretex. It fit well, apperaed to be the same as what came out. FYI, my rudder packing is 1/4 inch. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: April-28-2008 at 10:24am
Thanks Chris! And oh... did I already mention that your '89 is my kind of boat?
------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
Posted By: shawnmc
Date Posted: April-28-2008 at 12:21pm
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pete,
"all" was quite of a generalization . I should have said my 1986. I got the packing in friday and am going to replace this weekend. I did get the 3/16". Hopefully it will fit. thanks shawn
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Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: April-28-2008 at 2:14pm
That makes sense as my rudder port is larger. I'll get some of both then and make sure to wear my glasses so I don't get the sh*& mixed up! LOL Shawn, I've been laughing about that old paragraph since you put it up!!! ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: shawnmc
Date Posted: April-28-2008 at 3:51pm
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greg,
yeah i am going to change it out this weekend and although i usually wear contacts.....i am going to swith to glasses that day!
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Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: April-29-2008 at 12:19am
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Kristof - Looks like your boat is a brother to mine (or maybe sister - boats are always named after women??) Same color!
We really like ours, even though it has damage. It will be like new when we are done with shaft project. I hope to meet you some day - maybe Green Lake '09. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: Kristof
Date Posted: April-29-2008 at 7:53am
That's the plan... Even opened a special savings account at the bank for it 
So I'll see you at Green Lake '09! ------------- - Gun control means: using BOTH hands! - Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |