[C320-list] Rust and Marlube

[Rick Sulewski]

Joe, 
Regarding lubricating the seacocks, at the end of the season I place a
couple of ounces of -100 degree engine antifreeze (left over from the bucket
draw to pickle the freshwater system) inside each of the seacocks and leave
the seacocks closed for a week or two so that lubricant remains on the
inside of the seacock ball before the freezing weather arrives. The lower
temperature antifreeze is slicker than the -50 degree antifreeze I use for
the water system. -100 degree grade provides adequate lubrication without
much additional work other than working the seacocks open and close a few
cycles before leaving all seacocks open for the winter. 

I found that grease may tighten up the seacocks over time if the water where
we sail carries some spring silt or other containments. I also no longer to
use any spray lubricants because they contain a propellant chemical that may
swell or dry out the seals making the seacocks very stiff. 

Rick
My-Ria 95 320 #277

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Joseph R
Aberdale
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 2:48 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Rust and Marlube

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