mike wrote:
So I ordered a dripless packing unit from PYI inc. in Seattle, and
they shipped the wrong size (I ordered 1" shaft, 2" shaft tube, they
sent 1 1/8" x 1 3/4). Then somebody tells me that I really didn't
want dripless at all because when they fail, you sink.
Anybody know anything from rumour or personal experience about these
things?

I've never known a boat to sink, but I've never known one of these
things to remain dripless for more than a year or so. They also overheat
occasionally and are generally a PITA. Nowhere near worth the money IMHO

It's a major hassle tightening the packing on my boat- very hard to
reach unless you're that comic book guy from the Fantastic Four with
the really long arms...

Cut a new hatch or something. Access to the packing gland is very basic.
Difficult access is very poor design. Ever wonder what else they messed
up on your boat?

Fresh Breezes- Doug King