Catalina 350 International Association

I was told by the PO, also a pro rigger, that the turnbuckles should be loosened and lubed each season to prevent seizing. Does anyone do this? And if so, what lube is used?

Thanks,

Good idea. Use Lanacote: http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/st ... TZCdld5fHo

I don't recommend the use of any petroleum-based product, as it gets on the deck.

Brett

Thanks for the reply Brett. I have some Marelube, which seems like it should work too. Since I'm doing it each season...I'll let you know if it doesn't.

Yes, you have three dissimilar metals in contact in the turnbuckles-- bronze, chrome and stainless steel. Lanacote is just anhydrous lanolin. Been used as a lubricant around boats for at least 2000 years.

I put a piece of tape on the threads where they meet the turnbuckles, both above and below the turnbuckle. That way you can quickly go back to your original tension. I do use a tension gauge before putting in the cotter pins, as SS wire does stretch.

Do them one at a time.

Brett