repacking

Can any 32-2 owners offer advice on repacking the rudder stuffing box? Will I have to remove the quadrant?

Hi All, I have seen this question, "how do I re-pack my stuffing box" posed literally hundreds of times, on different forums, and still no-one had a good photo based article on how to change the flax packing in an old school stuffing box. Sunday afternoon it was ridiculously rainy, hahvin' a...

Recently I've noticed an increase in bilge water after a sail. Last season, I would get some water in the bilge, but this year it's enough to activate the bilge pump float switch, whereas last year if I sponged out the bilge before a sail that wouldn't happen (but I did get some). The...

Well, it looks like I have to repack the rudder stuffing box on my E35-3. I have the proper amount and size packing material. The question I have is: How is the stuffing box put together? My assumption is that when the upper plate it loosened and raised up, I will have to get some tool...