Shaft Seal Leak at Propeller

[wabislander]

I have narrowed down my transom leak to the shaft seal on the outside (where the shaft leaves the chine on the boat). Couple of questions: 1. Has anyone encountered this? 2. Is this seal replacement a DIY possibility or only a marina repair?>

 

[Newf]

Not clear what you are referring to. Are you talking about a straight shaft through a traditional shaft log with stuffing box? Any pics?

 

[Volvo28]

Not clear what you are referring to. Are you talking about a straight shaft through a traditional shaft log with stuffing box? Any pics?

I had water coming in from the seal. The boat is a 2013 c28 and from my understanding all the old style seals leak but I finally found a new style pss seal and it had to be installed by a marine professional but it’s worth it if u want a dry bilge. They have to remove prop back the shaft out and put seal in and it’s not easy but once done correctly and adjusted I have a dry bilge and when I was boat shopping every c28 and next model up with inboard diesel Volvo leaked that I looked at. Seal is about 600 and mechanic charged 4 hours labor….

 

[bob daily]

Stuffing box versus drip less shaft seal, an article by Brian Gordon a West Marine product specialist will explain the difference between them and there pros and cons !
It will also give you your answer to your problem and the proper fix.
Westmarine.com