[C320-list] Rust and Marlube

[John Meyers]

Has anyone ever moved the intake for the cooling water to a more convenient
location instead of under the mattress.

John M
Wind Chime #406

On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 10:09 AM, <wflowe3 at aim.com> wrote:

>
>  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
>
>
>
> 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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