PURSUIT 3400 Express Fisherman, Owner'S Manual

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6 . 6 . 3 . Stuffing Boxes
Your 3400 Express Fisherman comes equipped
with PSS (packless sealing system) propeller shaft seals for
stuffing boxes (see Figure 6-5). These shaft seals use engine raw
cooling water for lubricant and have a hose running from the
shaft seal to the engine. The system should not leak water into
your boat. If you notice leakage of the seal during, or after, a
trip, contact your local dealer or qualified marine
service facility. Additional information from the shaft seal manu-
facturer is provided in the owner’s packet.
6 . 6 . 4 . Ventilation System
The engine room ventilation system is comprised of large hull
side air inlets, port and starboard, and two powered exhaust
blowers that exhaust under clam shell vents on each cabin side.
The exhaust blowers are permanently lubricated and should
require no maintenance. The hoses that run from the blowers,
into the bilge, should be checked periodically to be sure that they
Rev. A 05/02/99
Flex Hose
Shaft Seal
To Engine Cooling
Raw Water
Shaft Log
Hose Clamp
Propeller Shaft
Disk
Figure 6-5: Stuffing Box
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ENGINE ROOM
3400 Express Fisherman 6-13