Faults and Fixes
How much should a traditional stern gland drip?
A traditional gland should drip slightly while running — that drip cools the bearing — and should not drip when stopped. Excessive dripping means it needs adjustment; no drip at all means it is over-tightened and running hot.
Why it works this way
The drip rate is counted both running and stopped during a survey, and the box temperature is read with a thermal camera. Both numbers go in the report.
Related services
Serkan Kotel · independent yacht surveyor · IIMS · ABYC · MCA
