Oh not the RUST!

[Nereid]

Hey all,

We have been noticing a bit more rust than usual accumulating on the V-Drive Shafts.. Has anyone dealt with this before and know the cause?

Thanks!
-Isaac
S/V Nereid

[Jim S]

Perhaps the propeller shaft is slinging water from the stuffing gland.  This will occur especially if the shaft is shaking from not being true.  The wobble will beat out the packing and result in more drippage.  The shaking can come from a shaft/coupling poor alignment, propeller imblance,  bent shaft.

[Hooligan]

 I assume you are talking about the drive shaft and not the stainless steel prop shaft.  I just removed my
drive shaft, had it sandblasted for $15.00 and painted it with Por 15.  Hopefully it will stay rust free for a few years.

[Nereid]

Thanks guys, and yes the drive shaft... How difficult was it to remove? I am debating about doing the same thing so I don't have to replace it early.
Also, the rust has be accumulating while we have been sitting at the doc. I wonder if it has to do with the 2 weeks straight of 100% (felt like 200%) humidity.
Thanks!
-I