The Cape Dory Board

Ron, I have had my Typhoon for 25 years and the cockpit drains do need attention on a regular basis especially if you have feathery visitors on the boom. I replaced the original brass thru hull drains years ago with a plastic variety. The hose between the cockpit and the valve is double clamped and ...

I have a 1979 Typhoon. It has a small leak from the rudder post into the cockpit when sailing in any sort of sea. I assume that some sort of packing or something is used to seal this off. Any thoughts? Is it packing or a seal?? Thanks