[C320-list] Rust and Marlube

[Warren Updike]

I agree it is a PITA to operate the fresh water cooling valve under the bunk
when made-up. I thought I would cajole my engineer son to design a remote
valve operator. Even if it were manual but could be led to a convenient spot
outside of the engine area it would be a boon. Electric would be better.  I
wonder why no one has done this. Perhaps it is a safety issue.

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"


-----Original Message-----
From: wflowe3 at aim.com [mailto:wflowe3 at aim.com] 
Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 10:10 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
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