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Serendipity wrote:Qr Bbpost ........
Just disappointed my installer 10 hours away didnt know this...

That is a major unacceptable oversight. You need a different technician. This could have gone so much worse!

And is it specific type to these shafts? I have a mechanic that will be doing this for me. Thanks Viper

Serendipity wrote:Qr Bbpost Where can I get this packing material?

Any good marine parts retailer and marina should carry it. There are a few different types but you will need to know the size that your logs take. Exactly what is the diameter of your shafts, 1-3/4"?

Yes sir I would agree completely. I really believe the boat would have been on the bottom in the morning had I not stopped by to check on it.
My biggest fear in purchasing a boat was it sinking so I replaced everything with better than factory regarding this issue. Live and learn brother and your knowledge means so much. Amazing what I have learned from ya in 9 short months.

I am not sure on the shafts but I will measure and see..

Here are standard packing sizes for shaft diameters but your tech can check what you have to make sure. This can be done in the water.
1" shaft = 1/4" packing
1 1/8" shaft = 3/16" packing
1 1/4" shaft = 1/4" packing
1 3/8" shaft = 5/16" packing
1 1/2" shaft = 1/4" packing
1 3/4" shaft = 1/2" packing
2" shaft = 3/8" packing
2 1/4" shaft = 7/16" packing
2 1/2" shaft = 5/16" packing
3" shaft = 9/16" packing

"Better" than factory is not always best, as you have discovered. Thankfully you caught the issue before major damage.
I believe you have 1-3/8" shafts but confirm before buying. As Viper mentioned, you can most likely tighten the packing a bit and be ok. Just get those pumps running.
If needed, you could grab an in line 10 -15 amp automotive fuse and holder, and run a wire of at least 14 AWG from the battery to the forward pump switch to give you a little piece of mind until you get it fixed properly.

Glad to see this was caught in time and will be fixed once and for all. Like I have always said, professionals are not always easy to find and when you do find one hang on to him. This brings up a really good example of why you may want to monitor your boat remotely. See my post about this here. viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3863&p=27916#p27916

According to the parts manual, the shaft size for a 98 405 gas is 1 1/2"...

Did you ever repair the generator thru hull you said was leaking ?....., seems like a lot of water for a dripping packing gland.

Serendipity - did you just launch the boat yesterday? That leakage is excessive, but it may slow down by itself as the glands expand providing a better seal. I have a similar issue each time I launch, but then they seal up in a short time. It is really strange your mechanic would not be aware of possible mismatch like that. It will all work out! Good luck.
Viper - great job being Johnny on the spot! Really comforting to know for all of us. er