Prop shaft seal bellows dripping water

cfd95

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Nov 5, 2013
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Northport Long Island
Boat Info
2002 310 Sundancer
Engines
350 Horizons
V Drives
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So I've been noticing water in my bilge on the port side. After getting water out and cleaning up bilge i was able to pinpoint it to the shaft bellows.
Its a little drip where the bellows clamps to the hull side. I tightened the clamps with no success.
Is it ok to hold off to the end of season to repair?
 
Mine leaked when I bought the boat and I let it drip until end of season where I pulled the shaft and replaced the seal ring. Also left a couple of extra seals on the shaft so I shouldn't have to pull the shaft again for a long time. The only real concern with not fixing it immediately is if you lose battery power and your pumps no longer function.
 

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