[C320-list] Rust and Marlube

[Uhlman]

Years ago someone on 320 group recommended a lubricant for seacocks. We bought it and put it on before splash. It works great. Unfortunately, it's on the boat, on the hard, in FL until Nov. We are back in StL, sans boat :-( until Nov.
Barb Uhlman
Whispet, #1158


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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Rust and Marlube 
From: JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> 
To: Catalina List <c320-list at catalina320.com> 
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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
> > 
> > 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,
> > > 
> > > 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
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