Subscribe to RSS FeedOur Point Judith boat was weeping a little sea water at this seal. It's the seal for where the steering shaft passes through the transom to the waterjet nozzle. Since 2001, she has been through a lot of sea water, but we like to keep it outside the boat. The seal itself is a typical rubber ring with a springloaded metal ring that holds it tight too the shaft. Looking at it, I am impressed at how well it works and how long it lasted. These were not leaking much but I've seen my fair share of sunken boats with rather small holes, so I thought it was time for replacement.
Our boats don't have many through-hull fittings, but most pleasure boats do. Be sure to check all of yours before launch and change out hoses, fittings, and clamps if they need it. A little water could add up to a big problem.
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