[Rhodes22-list] Stiff mainsail furler

[Brad Haslett]

Chris,

Can't give you a scientific or chemical explanation why but the simple
answer is, NO!  As a kid mechanic we used WD40 on every moving airplane
part, animal, mineral, or vegetable with no harmful effects.  It also makes
a great stain remover.  However, WD40 is a short term lubricant at best.
Silicone lubricants have longer staying power and a dry lubricant like
SailKote is probably best on a boat.  WD40 works better than anything for
cleaning out gunk and old gummy former lubricants.  It works good as a
starter fluid as well. No boat is complete without at least one small can.

Do you know the story?  It was designed by an engineer to deflect moisture
off of NASA rockets.  Water Displacement - 40th formula.  Get it?

Brad


On 8/2/06, Chris Geankoplis <napoli68 at charter.net> wrote:
>
> Rummy,
>        Just curious, The solvents and various distilates in WD40, do they
> have any negative effect on the plastic bearings in the furler?
>
> Chris G.
> ----- Original Message -----
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> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 5:31 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Stiff mainsail furler
>
>
> > Art,
> > This is one of those topics that is getting to the point that people are
> > over thinking it. The bearing and assembly are exposed to the elements
> all
> the
> > time. It gets rained on and critters make nests in there. In the south,
> as
> you
> > know, we have a neat little bug called the mud dauber that likes to make
> > nests  in every crack and crevice it can find on your boat.
> > You can clean the assembly without dropping the mast or removing it by
> > simply hosing it down good while someone is operating the furling system
> several
> > times. Allow to dry and do the same thing with the WD-40. This is the
> long
> > version. The short version is to have someone operate the furler and you
> spray
> > copious amounts of lubricant inside the mast to lubricate the  bearing.
> Keep it
> > simple people.
> >
> > Rummy
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