[C320-list] Turnbuckle Lube

[warren updike]

I use McLube SailKote which is a "dry" lubricant, non-oily, PTFE (Teflon)
base, and is good for sail tracks and slides too. I loosen my shrouds when
winterizing. In the Spring, I make sure the normally covered threads are
lubricated with McLube. I have no problem with the turn buckles.

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay



-----Original Message-----
From: Amirault Family - S&B [mailto:amiraults at sympatico.ca] 
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 4:26 PM
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Turnbuckle Lube

The snow is beginning to depart the back yard, and launch is May 02; so the
mast will be up in just over a month. In the past I have found it difficult
to sufficiently tighten the shrouds as the turnbuckle barrels become very
tight. Is it recommended to lube the threads prior to tightening? What is
the preferred lube?

 

Brian Amirault

797 Waltzing Bear, too