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14.12 STUFFING BOX
- The stern gland keeps the propeller shaft watertight.
- The stern gland is accessible through the engine compartment.
- Grease the watertight joint every 200 engine hours (or at least once a year). Apply grease
as recommended by the mechanic.
- The stern gland is lubricated directly by the engine cooling water/by a sea water supply valve.
- After launching the boat, drive the air out from the sleeve pinching it with your fingers.
14.13 PROPELLER
- The propeller delivered with the boat represents the end result of trials carried out in
collaboration with the engine manufacturer. Never change the propeller without first consulting
a professional engineer.
- Propeller efficiency will drop if the propeller blades are damaged in any way or dirty: regularly
clean the blades carefully.
- During a lift-out, check the propellor: it should turn freely on its axis and there should be no
play.
- Single-engined boats are equipped with a right-hand pitched propeller.
Stuffing box
Location: Engine compartment
- Respect speed limits.
- If this boat is equipped with a fixed blade propeller, when sailing at speeds
over 8 knots it is essential to leave the reverse gear control in neutral.