[C320-list] Rust and Marlube

[JJ Morrison]

I had an Email from Forespar( which I can't currently lay my hands on) regarding their Marelon seacocks and they do not recommend any lube at all. They advise exercising the seacocks at least once every 30 days or so. I have been doing this and the seacocks continue to work smoothly. Closing seacocks each time you leave the boat for more than a few days accomplishes this and is a safety feature should a hose fail. I know a few folks who neglected to open the cooling water seacock and came to grief as a result, they now keep the engine key stored on the seacock as a reminder!
Cheers
John Morrison
1999#574

 

> From: wmo48 at yahoo.com
> Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 15:55:51 -0400
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Rust and Marlube
> 
> Joe, 
> I use Bar Keeper's Friend, either the powder or the cooktop cleaner liquid. You can get it at most grocery stores. 
> Mike Ott
> 'Amanda Lu'
> #508
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> On Apr 22, 2012, at 2:47 PM, Joseph R Aberdale <summerwind3 at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> > Hello To All,
> > 
> > I would very much appreciate your advice on the best rust remover for the rust at the base of my stanchions.
> > 
> > Also, which Marlube product to use to lubricate the seacocks.
> > 
> > This is my second year working on and launching the boat and it has been made ENORMOUSLY easier with your help. Thanks very much.
> > 
> > Joe Aberdale
> > #908