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  1. #1
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    Default Switch to dripless

    Who has made the switch from the old style packing to the dripless?

    I am going to have to repack my older style over the winter and curious if I should just switch to dripless and whether or not its worth the cost.
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    I have heard to go with some teflon coated seals that don't need changing near as often as the standard wax cord. look at that route. you can do a lot of changeouts for the cost of the dripless.
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    Your right on that one, but then I have absolutely no water in my bilge either nor the hassle of changing out the packing. Gotta way the pro and cons.
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    water in the bilge is no biggie for me. that's what you have a bilge for seems that water gets in there from ballast, wet peeps on the rear hatch.. etc....

    dealer here quoted me $75 for packing cord irregardless of whether they supply the basic wax cord or I provide the teflon stuff which is fairly cheap.. I would think you could do that change 4 times for the cost of a dripless setup. if you only do the teflon cord every 3 years, you are now beyond where most would keep the boat..

    either way, a personal preference..
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    The PSS dripless runs under $200 and the OJ around $160, not as bad as you'd think it is.
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    How often to the dripless seals need to be replaced if at all?
    David

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    I'm pretty sure the dealer qouted me even less than 160 (not including labor).

    That was my reasoning for considering the switch.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KG's Supra24 View Post
    I'm around 430 so that makes sense!

    Sandm, I'm actually running back up to the dealers today.
    Smh smh smh

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    If you're looking for some dripless underwear, KG's mom has an extra pair or two!


    PWI as usual...

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    Dealer here said the system was $150 and then 1.5 to 2 hours of labor.

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