A stuffing box is used to keep a majority of water coming through where the shaft enters the vessel below the water line. To your point they would still need a type of caulking between all the seams.
A stuffing box is used to keep a majority of water coming through where the shaft enters the vessel below the water line. To your point they would still need a type of caulking between all the seams.
BTW have you ever changed shaft packing while the boat was in the water? I dont recommend doing this unless you really know what youre doing. It can lead to some anxious moments. :)