Stern Tube Length on F38

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Ereiss
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Stern Tube Length on F38

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I need to slide the Tides Marine shaft seal forward a smidge to see it that will stop the leaking. Does anyone have an approximation of how long the stern tube is? I assume (betting the boat on this) that moving it 1/4 - 3/8 will not create a risk.

Wish me luck.
Ed Reiss
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out of Marion, MA

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Re: Stern Tube Length on F38

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On mine, it's just long enough for the two hose clamps on the Tides shaft seal.
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Re: Stern Tube Length on F38

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RadioZephyr wrote:On mine, it's just long enough for the two hose clamps on the Tides shaft seal.
Same with mine....
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Re: Stern Tube Length on F38

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I guess moving the shaft seal 1/16 or 1/8 movement forward could be my limit. Thank you both.
Ed Reiss
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out of Marion, MA

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