Carpediem44DB
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- Aug 18, 2015
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- Boat Info
- 2000 Carver 506
2006 44 DB Sedan Bridge
- Engines
- Volvo TAMD 74 P
Does anyone have good advice regarding shaft seals? These PSS seals are 6 years old and were adjusted in July of 2019 about 60 hrs running time since. The Starboard seal leaks at speed 16oo and above on sea trial. PSS recommends assembly replacement at 6 years and these are right at 6 years old. The yard foreman assigned to my WO says he sees them last up to 15 or 20 years and suggests perhaps cleaning and adjustment based on over all condition might just be in order. The mechanic has yet to see them. I removed the battery shelf and cleaned the shafts up and moved the rotor back so he can inspect them and make his recommendation. I had Tides Marine Sure Seals on my 44 and for five years and 400 hrs never had a drip out of them and I liked the idea that should I have had an occasion to replace a seal I could just install the one in the spare carrier on the shaft. I'm interested in your experience as to life limits on the PSS or whether you might consider replacing with Tides Marine seals.
Thanks Guys