Upgrading to a PYI dripless shaft seal for a dry bilge

If you're tired of seeing water constantly pooling under your engine, installing a pyi dripless shaft seal might be the best weekend project you ever take on. For years, boaters just accepted that a little bit of water in the bilge was a fact of life. We'd listen to that rhythmic drip drip drip from the traditional stuffing box and tell ourselves it was "lubricating the shaft." But honestly, who actually wants a wet, salty, and often smelly mess sitting right under their expensive engine? ...

April 24, 2026 · 7 min · Sencenbaugh Burg