In article .net,
Jim wrote:

R.W. Behan wrote:

Not too long ago we had a thread about a new material to use in
conventional
stuffing boxes, instead of the traditional wax-impregnated flax. I recall
it was made and marketed by GoreTex, but don't recall the product name.
Can
anyone help, please?

Dick Behan
M/V Annie


http://www.e-marine-inc.com/products...g.html#measure

I want to try this stuff, if i ever get around to ordering it.

The yard used something like that when we got the new motor & shaft.
Haven't had to change it out yet, and it's been 13 seasons, 1200 hours.

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