turnbuckle anti seize?

[elk]

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,

[wolfe10]

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

[elk]

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.

[wolfe10]

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