Western Pacific Trading
About Western Pacific Trading
For boaters who take marine maintenance seriously, Western Pacific Trading has been a go-to resource since 1983. Headquartered in Hayden, Idaho, the company has built a well-earned reputation for supplying high-quality marine maintenance products to recreational boaters, commercial mariners, and DIY enthusiasts around the world. Their focused, no-nonsense catalog is built around the products that actually keep boats in the water and running reliably season after season.
A Specialist in Shaft Packing & Sealing Solutions
Western Pacific Trading is perhaps best known for their expertise in shaft packing, stuffing boxes, and related sealing accessories. Their flagship Tefpack line features PTFE-based synthetic packing that outperforms traditional flax in durability, water resistance, and heat dissipation. For boaters who have grown tired of constantly adjusting a dripping stuffing box, Western Pacific Trading's synthetic packing options represent a meaningful upgrade. They also carry conventional flax shaft packing for those who prefer time-tested materials, as well as their Graphtex Ultra (GTU) packing — a unique blend of graphite fibers and PTFE engineered to run cool and withstand the demands of continuous use.
Complementing their shaft packing lineup, Western Pacific Trading offers a solid range of gaskets and seals designed to handle the rigors of a marine environment. From gasket sheet material to specialty sealing solutions, these products help boaters address leaks and maintain watertight integrity throughout the vessel.
Tools, Packing Materials & More
Western Pacific Trading also stocks the packing materials and tools needed to do the job right the first time. Their shaft packing extractor tools, stainless steel painter tools, and putty knives are purpose-built for the kinds of maintenance tasks that come up during a repack or general service. Stainless steel construction ensures these tools hold up in the corrosive marine environment without rusting or leaving behind residue.
Rounding out their catalog, Western Pacific Trading carries a variety of marine hardware parts and accessories including stainless steel locking wire, wool pads in bronze and stainless, and other marine-grade hardware essentials. These items are the kind of small but critical supplies that serious boaters always want on hand.
Official Supplier of Ferro Pads
Beyond their well-known packing products, Western Pacific Trading serves as the official supplier of Ferro Pads and related products — further cementing their role as a comprehensive source for marine surface preparation and maintenance supplies. Whether you're repacking a stuffing box, replacing a gasket, or prepping a hull surface, Western Pacific Trading has the specialized products to get it done right.