Whats Missing?

When inspecting the hull of my 89 nautique I noticed something that did not look right where the prop shaft goes through the hull. I don't think it is anything major but something is missing and I need someone to tell me what I need so I can replace it.

Nothing is missing

Perhaps some sort of rubber as protection whenever the shaft enters the hole?

Ok so if it's not some type of rubber protectant, I will guess a lubricant. The shaft/hole interface looks quite dry.

Some holes have carpet around them, but arent usually that loose on the shaft, check for reproduction status, and perhaps aftermarket shaft enhancer?

Thanks everyone your your feedback; however, I think the later post will prove to be the most usefull. With topics like this it is always good the get the the right advice so that you can get the optimal pleasure out of your pleasure craft.

Always make sure your parts are clean before inserting your shaft into the hole, otherwise there could be some contamination, and with clean parts it is easier to find the source.

If the hole's too dry... just spit on it.... works for me!!!!

Nate

You must always make sure the hole is clean before you insert the shaft, the best way to do this is stick your nose in it and take a big whiff...and hope it dont smell fishy!!

Boat Doctor here,
As best i can tell from the above posts,we are surrounded with some very sharp mechanical minds.But the winter nites are starting to affect the way the brain behaves.
A little more sunlight is known to help with this illness."Lakabotime",is a progressive and potent life threatening malady.
As of now there is no cure,some on this thread seem to have some of the cla$$is side affects,but Hrydrotherapy ,seems to help.
jbear and i live far enough South that we can get our required dosage,for those further north come play with us.........

eric lavine wrote: If it smells like fish its a dish, if smells like cologne leave it alone

Smells like fish's a dish? aww god no!! haha the hole should be scentless....

Nate

cologne is a covering agent

I'm not sure now if I'm ever gonna post another legitimate request for help after this thread, however I did have to share it with all the guys in the office. But I'm headed out now for dinner at a bar/restaurant called UNCLE MILF'S LAKE NORMAN TAVERN. I swear to God I am. (Yes, I listen to Bob and Tom on the radio, now and then, and Donnie Baker kills me). I'll post picts of it. If we have a Mid-Atlantic reunion we'll hang there.    

It's been too long of a winter already... and my boat's only been in storage for 3 months, oh god i need warm weather!!!

Nate

Nate: The boat dr and I got sunshine to spare down south here. The door is always open and the '80 is ready to get wet. C'mon down.

dr: you should try a trip down this way yourself.

john