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Author:  avwfreak [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 2:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Lubricant
Hello all!

I am taking out my H 18 again to Lake Isabella this weekend. I mentioned before that I had the problem with the main sail raising and lowering. Everyone mentioned lubing the halyard and sail with McLube Sailkote. There are not any places near me that have it and if I ordered online it will not be here in time.

So the question is, will any silicone spray work in the meantime?

Thanks in advance!

Ryan
Author:  Bacho [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 2:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Lubricant
yes
Author:  srm [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 2:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Lubricant
You can get a can of silicone spray at any auto parts store. Works fine. Just make sure you use silicone and not something oil based.

sm
Author:  mmiller [ Tue Aug 23, 2011 5:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Lubricant
And feed the sail in from the bottom as you hoist. I have a detailed FAQ on sail hoist here:

http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=371
Author:  Tom Machette [ Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Lubricant
I use paraffin wax to help hoist the sail. just rub it into the bolt rope and hoist.
Author:  NAHCA555 [ Wed Aug 24, 2011 10:37 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Lubricant
I use "Sail SLide" I think it's called. Dry lube and I think it has teflon.... amazing stuff, I use in on my H-17 wing tubes as well, they slide right in...
Author:  ncmbm [ Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Lubricant
I used to put silicone on my car interior since it was cheaper than armorall. It attracts dust and dirt pretty bad. I think wax would be a better choice. It seems that silicone might stain the sail as well.
McLube sailkote is the best product I have ever used!
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