[C320-list] Rust and Marlube

[JJ Morrison]

You should be looking in there occasionally if for no other reason than to check oil and coolant level; seacocks could be exercised then. Just good preventive maintenance. However if we find the right Marlube I'd use it.
Cheers
JohnM
1999#574
 

> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> From: wflowe3 at aim.com
> Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:09:54 -0400
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Rust and Marlube
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> I agree with your advice but since I'm lazy, I find moving the mattress/bedding to get to my fresh water intake and hvac intake to be a PITA and neglect closing them every time I leave the boat. During the season I'm only away from the boat a maximum of five days at a time. I know that it could sink in five days but I guess that is why I have insurance.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
> To: Catalina List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Sun, Apr 22, 2012 3:11 pm
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Rust and Marlube
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> 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
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> > 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
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> > 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
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> > Sent from my iPad
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> > On Apr 22, 2012, at 2:47 PM, Joseph R Aberdale <summerwind3 at comcast.net> 
> wrote:
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> > > Hello To All,
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> > > I would very much appreciate your advice on the best rust remover for the 
> rust at the base of my stanchions.
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> > > Also, which Marlube product to use to lubricate the seacocks.
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> > > 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
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