[C320-list] Rust and Marlube

[Karl Krueger]

For what it's worth.......

My sea cocks were very stubborn, hard to move.  Last spring I took a thin
brush with water-proof grease and with the values closed applied the grease
through the through hull fittings.  I then exercised the value.  This did
improve the ease of movement.

Karl Krueger
Kindred Spirit #282
Milwaukee, WI

On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 11:14 AM, Uhlman <uhlman at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> 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
>
>
> Sent from my Samsung Epic™ 4G Touch
>
> -------- Original message --------
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Rust and Marlube
> From: JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
> To: Catalina List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> CC:
>
>
> 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
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----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
> >
> >
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
>




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