New builder question

[Mad2214]

I’m putting together a Delta Force Vortex 34. I’m sure this will be the first of many questions.

i noticed in quite a few pictures what appears to be a rubber boot inside the hull around the stuffing tube. Can’t seem to find one and don’t even know what you call it.

thanks for any help

[fweasel]

I usually run teflon liners inside of the brass stuffing tube, and don't often have water ingress issues. When I do, sometimes I'll use a small piece of silicone hose or shrink wrap slipped over the end of the stuffing tube to act as a seal. Other builders sometimes use a bearing block to support the flex cable and maintain alignment. The only other thing I could imagine you're talking about is a flooded well install where a larger diameter tube used to house the stuffing tube, giving it room to be adjusted up and down as it exists the the transom at the real of the boat.

[Mad2214]

Thank you for the reply. I ordered the Teflon liner. I kept seeing a cover on the floor of the hull around the shaft. Looked like a purpose built piece, but I get the general concept. Thanks for the tip on the Teflon