rube with a used Tige'

[TeamAllen]

rpaxton - good job of investigating the source. I don't know anything about the prop shaft seal. Let me know what you learn and I'll take a closer look at mine. Hopefully you got some riding in during your 2 hour session.

[rpaxton]

TeamAllen,

I will definately let you know about the propeller shaft seal. The first problem is getting to it. It looks like I will have to pull a service panel up from behind the engine compartment, which means disassembeling the back portion of the boat.

We definately got some good ridding in that 2 hours. In Texas the lakes get smooth as glass after about 5ish. It is the best time to ride, but only gives you 2 - 3 hours of lake time.

Rodger

[TeamAllen]

Don't you just have to remove the back seat to get that rear panel out?

[rpaxton]

I know that the two hinges holding the engine hatch are attached to that cover. They have to be removed, and possibly the engine housing. Lift the back seats out and I am hoping that it should slide out. Some of the hatch is partially covered by the rear bulkhead, but I am thinking that is less than 1/2 an inch. It will probably slide out at an angle. This should give access to the packing gland.

There should be a bolt or something on the top of the gland that can be tightened to put more pressure on the packing and make it "more" water tight. I will probably wait until the end of the season, mid October, before I get too involved in this one.

Rodg

[TeamAllen]

Good idea! Sounds like it's not too bad. I'll check mine out as well.