[C320-list] Thru Hull Lubrication

[John Frost]

This is what the Forespar web site says, but their tech guy said you don't
need to do it. Go figure.
Makes sense to me to at least do it from outside when you haul.

Happy Sailing!

John
2007 C320MKII
Hull 1118
Guntersville, AL

MarelonR - Marine Grade Plumbing Systems Valve Lubrication

As a follow up to previous Tech Tips; it is important to know that while
MarelonR fixings are corrosion resistant, they do require twice yearly
lubrication maintenance. These valves should be activated on a regular
schedule. The handle should be moved throughout the open/close path every
thirty days. Leaving a valve open or closed without moving the handle can
cause freeze-up. This is true of any valve, including bronze. The law of
nature is "use it or loose it".

To lubricate ball valves and seacocks while the boat is in the water you
must:

   1. Close valve.
   2. Remove hose from tailpipe.
   3. Remove remaining water from valve/tailpipe.
   4. Swab waterproof grease (water pump grease, winch grease) or LanoCoteT,
generously, on ball.
   5. Reattach hose, checking for fatigue and rusted hose clamps.
   6. Activate valve a few times. When boat is hauled, you can perform steps
4-6 from outside the hull to lubricate opposite side of ball and seals.



-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Paul Rickman
Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 7:05 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Thru Hull Lubrication

My MARELONR thru hull manuals are on the boat. But if you have one, the
manual tells you
what to use to lubricate. I can't remember what it is called but I think the
company went out
of business. I went looking for it the other day and could not find it. It
is a none spray product,
but same company did also make a spray. I think something like WD40. I'll be
at the boat
tomorrow and maybe I can get the name for you. I used the paste product and
Q-tips to get
the lubrication in and around the inside of the valve.

Paul
Affinity 657
Bay Bridge Marina
Chesapeake Bay