look before you leap

Iv just come aboard my new boat and found water in the bilge. About 69 squirts worth, which I am hoping has accumulated since it was last used a week ago. 
I immediately suspected the stern gland, where the prop shaft exits the hull and yes there's a leak. It wouldn't be such a problem except that the stuffing box is green with corrosion and neglect and one of the as clamps is pretty well rusted through. 
As far as boat maintenance work goes, this is ground zero and I suspect Old Mate hasn't touched it in three years. Oh dear. 
The electrical? Yeah, they're pretty ordinary too, the running lights work, that's about it. I need to seek out  the blockage and add a 12v USB charger port, and get the stern light working. 
This sailing's a breeze. Huh

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