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by Simon Jollands | Boat Handling, Crewing skills, Yacht ownership

As yachts get bigger, the loads on halyards and sheets increase, meaning the strength needed to manage the sails also increases. Every sailor knows that grinding winches can be hard work, especially when sailing short-handed. It is important to keep winches serviced...

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🩸 Stop the Drip: Is it Time for a Dripless Shaft Seal? Dripless Shaft Seals keep your bilge bone-dry and your engine room clean.The Essentials:➡️ Face Seals vs. Lip Seals: One uses a carbon flange (great for misalignment); the other uses a rubber sleeve (compact and efficient).➡️ The "Burping" Rule: Always purge trapped air after a haul-out to prevent the seal from overheating and melting!➡️ Maintenance: They aren't "set and forget." Inspect your bellows and hose clamps every 6 months and plan for a full replacement every 5–6 years.A dry bilge is a happy bilge. Don't wait for a leak to start thinking about your shaft seal! All the tips you need right here!⚓ safe-skipper.com/dripless-shaft-seals/#Boating #MarineMaintenance #SmoothSailing #BoatTips ... See MoreSee Less

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Dripless shaft seals are designed to completely stop water from entering a boat's hull via the stern tube. There are two main types of dripless seals known as face seals and lip seals which many boat ...

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