Does anyone have a solution to the screaching sound of the companionway as you slide it forward? I just removed the glass and put McLube on the tracks with some improvement but still get that squeal. If anyone has solved this problem I would appreciate the info... Thank you, Kevin
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Kevin
Anyone else have this problem?
I am hoping that someone has the solution to the screaching from the overhead glass at the companionway.
I am hoping that someone has the solution to the screaching from the overhead glass at the companionway.
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Jose Venegas
I know where it comes from but..
Kevin, two weeks ago I did the same and also found that the sound continued. I figured it was the rubber seal below the glass. I first tried lubricating it with Teflon stuff and it made the noise worse and the window harder to close. We then tried olive oil and it worked well for about one day. I have not yet tested other lubricants and will appreciate any suggestions.
Kevin, two weeks ago I did the same and also found that the sound continued. I figured it was the rubber seal below the glass. I first tried lubricating it with Teflon stuff and it made the noise worse and the window harder to close. We then tried olive oil and it worked well for about one day. I have not yet tested other lubricants and will appreciate any suggestions.
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Bryan
nix the WD-40
I think the sound is produced both from the parallel plastic strips that run along the hatch, and also the one at the front of the hatch that the glass runs perpendicular across. It's that one that's impossible to lubricate because the glass does not reveal all the way back. Regardless, I have conclusive evidence that WD-40 lubricant is NOT a solution (and in fact, is probably not too healthy for the plastic.) -just love that sound first thing in the morning when the stillness of the new day is shattered!
I think the sound is produced both from the parallel plastic strips that run along the hatch, and also the one at the front of the hatch that the glass runs perpendicular across. It's that one that's impossible to lubricate because the glass does not reveal all the way back. Regardless, I have conclusive evidence that WD-40 lubricant is NOT a solution (and in fact, is probably not too healthy for the plastic.) -just love that sound first thing in the morning when the stillness of the new day is shattered!
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Guest
Has anyone asked B?
I just discovered this little joy, having just taken delivery of my 361. My wife says it sounds like a screaming child (we have two), but I think it sounds like a bottle rocket. Anyway, has anyone ever asked Beneteau about it?
I just discovered this little joy, having just taken delivery of my 361. My wife says it sounds like a screaming child (we have two), but I think it sounds like a bottle rocket. Anyway, has anyone ever asked Beneteau about it?
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Kevin
Still researching
I have put in a call to Beneteau and am awaiting a response. I heard that some times they need to shave the tracks down a little. I believe that the sound comes from the rubber gasket and that some lubricant might do the trick. No petroleum product should be used at all. I will let you know any info that is discovered. Thank you for the input, Kevin
I have put in a call to Beneteau and am awaiting a response. I heard that some times they need to shave the tracks down a little. I believe that the sound comes from the rubber gasket and that some lubricant might do the trick. No petroleum product should be used at all. I will let you know any info that is discovered. Thank you for the input, Kevin
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Jose Venegas
I agree Kevin
After cleaning and lubricating the tracks and using Teflon grease on them I concluded that it was the rubber gasket. As I said in my previous posting, I used olive oil, the only non-petroleum product I had with me in Nantucket, and the noise went away for a few hours. I don't think shaving the tracks will improve things. In fact it may make the worse as the gasket will be further compressed but may be shaving the gasket could work. I was suggested using fine talk but I have not tested it. In any case, talk is not a solution since it will go away with moisture. Vaseline was another suggestion that I will test this weekend.
After cleaning and lubricating the tracks and using Teflon grease on them I concluded that it was the rubber gasket. As I said in my previous posting, I used olive oil, the only non-petroleum product I had with me in Nantucket, and the noise went away for a few hours. I don't think shaving the tracks will improve things. In fact it may make the worse as the gasket will be further compressed but may be shaving the gasket could work. I was suggested using fine talk but I have not tested it. In any case, talk is not a solution since it will go away with moisture. Vaseline was another suggestion that I will test this weekend.
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Marc Buller
Mc lube rules
MC Lube works for me !!! 3 weeks now!!! This is a dry silacone lube. works good on sailtracks also (what it's sold for) Sleeping in peacefully now, Marc
MC Lube works for me !!! 3 weeks now!!! This is a dry silacone lube. works good on sailtracks also (what it's sold for) Sleeping in peacefully now, Marc
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Tim
Wax Stick?
I spoke with Garth Hitchens who owns/handles warranty claims for Annapolis Yacht Sales about this issue, and he says they have luck using a "wax pencil" that is sold in auto parts and hardware stores. I haven't tried it yet, but it seems in line with the latest few suggestions that a dryer, more durable lubricant (relative to, say WD-40) is best. If I find this product and it works, I'll let you know.
I spoke with Garth Hitchens who owns/handles warranty claims for Annapolis Yacht Sales about this issue, and he says they have luck using a "wax pencil" that is sold in auto parts and hardware stores. I haven't tried it yet, but it seems in line with the latest few suggestions that a dryer, more durable lubricant (relative to, say WD-40) is best. If I find this product and it works, I'll let you know.
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Jose Venegas
Baby talc worked
Last weekend I cleaned well the rubber gasket and the Plexiglas hatch and applied a small amount of Johnson baby talc (the common one without medication) to both sides of the gasket. The noise ended and the hatch opens and closes with less effort. Baby talc is supposed to repel moisture (at least baby pee) and it tends to stick to the rubber making it slippery. The effect was still there after I washed the deck on Sunday. Will report progress next week.
Last weekend I cleaned well the rubber gasket and the Plexiglas hatch and applied a small amount of Johnson baby talc (the common one without medication) to both sides of the gasket. The noise ended and the hatch opens and closes with less effort. Baby talc is supposed to repel moisture (at least baby pee) and it tends to stick to the rubber making it slippery. The effect was still there after I washed the deck on Sunday. Will report progress next week.
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