[Public-list] Lubricating turnbuckles, etc.

[Mike Lehman]

Also Boeshield T-9 made by Boeing. It is great stuff - I have not purchased 
WD-40 for as long as I can remember [I still remember the the 60's]

Mike Lehman
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Hay" <phay at netcom.ca>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 8:05 PM
Subject: [Public-list] Lubricating turnbuckles, etc.


>   I am surprised that no one has mentioned the use of Anhydrous Lanolin 
> for
> lubricating turnbuckles and other devices.  I purchased a jar of it from a
> local drugstore a few years ago and applied it to my turnbuckles only 
> once.
> As the name indicates it will not take on water and provides a lubricant
> that does not gather dirt; doesn't smell and does not lose its lubricating
> qualities.  My boat is stored only a thousand feet from one of the world's
> largest salt mines which produces a tremendous amount of diesel grime from
> underground.  Although this tends to dirty my dodger, etc., it does not
> affect the AH at all.  I have six bronze turnbuckles (original) and two SS
> turnbuckles which replaced galled bronze versions six years ago.  All turn
> with hand operation only.  I picked up this hint from a Brion Toss video.
>
>   Peter Hay
>   #384
>   Goderich, Ontario
>
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