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Chris Bridges 
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 Topic: VaselenePosted: 22 Jan 09 at 10:00am |
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Andy, was that ok on the sails? I might have to try that..
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Rockhopper
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Posted: 22 Jan 09 at 8:45am |
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vaseline also works well in the mast track i used to find in our old 5000 that it was hard to get the sail up to the top so put a small ammount in the track made it alot easyer so it works well for that it should work just as well for racks. andy |
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Posted: 21 Jan 09 at 6:02pm |
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KY will wash away - not suprising as it is water based!! Vaseline will keep everything moving, but 2 things - As stated above, don't get it on the deck it hurts. Be careful of vaseline around rubber (eg. seals) as it will eat them over a loooong period of time |
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hollandsd
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Posted: 21 Jan 09 at 1:13pm |
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yeah, thought so. i think even silicone based sprays will wash away. Vaselene will stay in the gap and in theory keep it all lubed up ready for the next removal.
Someone at the club suggested KY jelly but that is water based abnd will wash away? Dan |
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Jamesd
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Posted: 21 Jan 09 at 1:06pm |
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correct.
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hollandsd
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Posted: 21 Jan 09 at 12:35pm |
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the thing is wd40 will in theory wash away but vaselene i wwould have thought would stay in the gaps completrely stopping water penetration.
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radixon
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Posted: 21 Jan 09 at 10:27am |
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Lets answer this with a bit of helpful advice! Dan, are you trying to find a solution to stop them "fusing" together so you can get them apart again? Vasoline will work but not sure how it will test the time sailing on the sea etc with salt etc. Using grease would stain clothes or you could WD40 it instead. Let us know how you get on. |
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MerlinMags
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Posted: 21 Jan 09 at 9:44am |
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It can be very hard to find in the supermarket I notice. Got to go to the baby section!
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Jamesd
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Posted: 21 Jan 09 at 9:11am |
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dunno what ur on about as i am pretty unfamiliar with 600s. but did whack a load of vassers round me hatch covers and if i can give you one BIG bit of advice: do not get any on the decks, the consequences hurt alot!!
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