dripping and working jib

[mibrinn]

I hope someone has the answers to two questions about my cd27

I have had her for about a yr and motored about 50 hrs never ever ever seen one drop from the packing area by the shaft .it is never warm but still never drips is this ok?

I used my working jib for the first time 90% ? and let the sheets thru a small track on the deck..the jib sheet rubs on the deck as it goes aft is this normal? are there other setups where this can be avoided?



mibrinn@aol.com

[Scott Ritchey]

ref the stuffing box: Maybe your stuffing box is packed with a a drip-free packing, in which case, it's not supposed to drip. On the other hand, even regular packing only drips when the shaft is turning; is this the case when you are checking it? Also, unless you are using a good light and looking somewhat from the side, it may be dripping (from the bottom) where you can't see it.

ref the jib: I lead my jib sheet also through the genoa blocks (after the blocks you described) and then to the winch. As I recall, pretty much keeps the sheet from rubbing against the dog house.

I hope someone has the answers to two questions about my cd27

I have had her for about a yr and motored about 50 hrs never ever ever seen one drop from the packing area by the shaft .it is never warm but still never drips is this ok?

I used my working jib for the first time 90% ? and let the sheets thru a small track on the deck..the jib sheet rubs on the deck as it goes aft is this normal? are there other setups where this can be avoided?

ritcheyvs@aol.com

[mibrinn]

ref the stuffing box: Maybe your stuffing box is packed with a a drip-free packing, in which case, it's not supposed to drip. On the other hand, even regular packing only drips when the shaft is turning; is this the case when you are checking it? Also, unless you are using a good light and looking somewhat from the side, it may be dripping (from the bottom) where you can't see it.

ref the jib: I lead my jib sheet also through the genoa blocks (after the blocks you described) and then to the winch. As I recall, pretty much keeps the sheet from rubbing against the dog house.

I hope someone has the answers to two questions about my cd27

I have had her for about a yr and motored about 50 hrs never ever ever seen one drop from the packing area by the shaft .it is never warm but still never drips is this ok?

I used my working jib for the first time 90% ? and let the sheets thru a small track on the deck..the jib sheet rubs on the deck as it goes aft is this normal? are there other setups where this can be avoided?

thanks for the reply
I do not see any driping at all and nver did
Guess leave it alone
I feed my sheets thru the small sheave on the cabin are others doing that? it seems to be the best way to get the jib all the way in ..