Inboard Guys-Traditional Stuffing Box or Dripless?

[blunas2188]

Hey guys,

I have a 23 CC inboard with a D4-260 Volvo diesel. We currently are using a traditional stuffing box set up. however, it seems that at high speeds the packing isn't getting enough water to cool it down. Has anyone ever had a traditional set up that worked or is drip-less the way to go? I would love to keep the traditional for safety sake, but it seems like at high speeds it just not get enough water. Any tips or suggestion?

Also, just for reference, what is the price of a dripless system?

Thanks