Lube for o-ring of hatch

What is a good lube to use on the o-ring of the rear hatch on my PA-12 My hatch is difficult to open or close. I've tried spray on Teflon and other lubes with lousy results.

Silicone grease works best for me.....dielectric silicone grease works too.....just more money.
It does not dry out and does not attack the seal.

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Dr.SteelheadCatcher
Warrenton, OR

Odds are the plastic (kayak) is moving slightly with heat and cooling. Also there is a little give in the hull when opening and closing the hatch. That is more the cause of the binding than the seal.
Jim

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Agree Most folks forget that it is just a piece of plastic

Silicone!

Petroleum lubes will damage the O-Ring causing it to swell. That would make opening and closing harder.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)