frosero7744
Member II
Hello everyone. Had a little adventure this weekend with my Dad. His first time out on my Ericson and sailing in the SF bay. We had beer, water, sandwiches, chips and salsa, and about 30 gallons of bay water after about 2 hours. My dripless shaft seal sprung a rather leaky leak and washed my sole while we sailed with an inch of water. Arghh. Needless to say my dad was surprised to see that much water and happy he had his PFD on. So i have some questions about what to do next. Im fairly new to this marine business so any advise is appreciated.
1. The exhaust hose was resting ever so slightly on the carbon seal air vent line is appears. Causing alot of wear and a black carbon ring to appear on the fiberglass. The seal connection is now pretty weak and the seal may have been worn awkwardly from the exhaust hose leaning on it. Can the vent line to removed? ive read these are not necessary on boats less than 12 mph.
2. Should or can the carbon seal be resurfaced witha bit of sandpaper?
3. i was going to move the collar up about an 1/8th inch also to get more pressure on the seal. Good idea?
4. Should i just bite the bullet and do a hang and splash to replace the carb seal and adjust the exhaust hose?
5. Other advise or ideas.
1. The exhaust hose was resting ever so slightly on the carbon seal air vent line is appears. Causing alot of wear and a black carbon ring to appear on the fiberglass. The seal connection is now pretty weak and the seal may have been worn awkwardly from the exhaust hose leaning on it. Can the vent line to removed? ive read these are not necessary on boats less than 12 mph.
2. Should or can the carbon seal be resurfaced witha bit of sandpaper?
3. i was going to move the collar up about an 1/8th inch also to get more pressure on the seal. Good idea?
4. Should i just bite the bullet and do a hang and splash to replace the carb seal and adjust the exhaust hose?
5. Other advise or ideas.