clyst
Well-known member
An elderly wooden boat owner in my yard was about to change the stern gland packing last week end when the chap next to him (known in the yard a know-it -all) volunteered ,since it was cold, to do the job for him . The old chap struggled on and was pleased with the end result and as a goodwill gesture to the chap in the next boat for his offer of help invited him on board for a nip of whiskey. Spanner in hand the yard know -it- all asked if the gland was tight enough and give it a little nip up and BANG the bloody gland nut and thread parted company from the stern tube. Guess who volunteered to fit a new stern tube bet he wished he left it alone now . Technical conclusion------ Looking at the broken bit it didnt look de zinced looked good as new!!