What maintenance is required for the Volvo Penta Dripless Stuffing glands used on Beneteau sail and powerboats with straight shafts?
The rubber stuffing box offers a low maintenance solution and yet offers a long life span when handled properly. Apply Volvo Penta grease Part no. 828250 every 200 running hours or once a year and ventilate the seal after launching the boat for many years of faultless function.
A simple trick for applying the grease: Use a drinking straw, fill the straw with grease, insert the straw between the seal and the shaft, and squeeze the straw.
You MUST “burp” the seal each time you launch the boat. Squeeze it until water comes out. That’s it! If you forget to do that, however, you will burn out the seal with possibly dire consequences.
