Sheave/ Block preferred lubes

[Ilanortho]

Hi;

My boom and mast sheaves have started screaming; time to re-lubricate.
Any preferences for lube for metal shaves and blocks and what lube for plastic (Delrin) blocks?

Thanks. Ilan

 

[Dave Groshong]

SailKote is great:
https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?18814

 

[Justin_NSA]

McLube OneDrop
http://www.mclubemarine.com/onedrop/

 

[Scott B]

Only use One drop in the bearings. This was recommended by a rep from McLube who make both Sailkote and Onedrop.

 

[Ilanortho]

Thanks!
What is the Sailcoat best for? (I have a can).

 

[Scott B]

Thanks!
What is the Sailcoat best for? (I have a can).

everything else that moves

 

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[rgranger]

SailKote is great:
https://shop.sailboatowners.com/prod.php?18814

Does sailkote also work well on sail slugs (slides).

 

[kappykaplan]

Yes!

 

[thinwater]

OneDrop if it rolls, Sailcote if it slides (or needs to be made water repellent.)

The problem with Sailcote on balls is that it can make them skid instead of roll. Travellers (linear recirculating bearings) Harken changed their advice on this about 8 years ago. This problem was first discovered by folks trying to use graphite on high temperature bearings.

And they mean the bit about "one drop."

 

[Justin_NSA]

Does sailkote also work well on sail slugs (slides).

I applied it to the slot and the slugs last spring before I stepped the mast. First I cleaned the slot. Made a big difference raising and lowering the sail last season. I will probably hit the slugs again when I bend the main on in the spring.

 

[pateco]

Does sailkote also work well on sail slugs (slides).

It made a huge difference on my mast slugs.

 

[Ken13559]

Sailkote, never leave dock without it! Its that good

 

[Captain Larry-DH]

Sailkote, never leave dock without it! Its that good

I agree with all that was said so far about this dry lube. Other uses:

• Helps reduce friction when pulling wire through mast or interior conduit
• Stops squeaking parts (e.g. boom attachment to mast)
• Makes snaps and zippers on canvas work better without staining canvas or attracting dirt
• Make skis and sleds slide about 30% better on snow (your kids will consider it their secret weapon, I used to have all my kids’ friends ask me to spray their sleds)