I have had the bronze emergency access port for the rudder open several times since we had the boat, and despite applying liberal amounts of anti-seize compound, the threads corrode together and it has proved impossible to get off without taking the whole plate off after prying loose from the bedding compound, then heating with a torch.
So, does anyone else try to open their access ports? Do you have the problems I do?
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Duane Ising - Past Commodore (2011-2012)
s/v Diva Di
1999 Catalina 36 Hull #1777
Std rig; wing keel, M35B, Delta (45#)
Punta Gorda, FL
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Hardly a fair comparison since we're in fresh water, but ours has been OK whenever I've opened it.
Have you considered Lanocote? I use it on our traditional stuffing box and it keeps it easy to open/adjust.
Stu Jackson, C34IA Secretary, C34 #224, 1986, SR/FK, M25 engine, Rocna 10 (22#)
What is Lanocote and where can get
Enrique
Talisman
1998 36 MK2 Hull #1673
Tall Rig Wing Keel
M35BC engine
Old Saybrook, CT Summer
South Glastonbury, CT Winter
[url]http://www.forespar.com/products/boat-lubricant-lanocote.shtml[/url]
You should be able to get it at any Chandlery. I put it on my stuffing box per Stu's recommendation 3 years ago and it is still working. Some people use it as an insulator between dissimilar metals as well. It is sheep fat based I believe. Lanocote - lanolin.
I bought the spray bottle and it clogs up really quickly, that is the biggest problem with it. It is fairly thick stuff and probably best applied with a brush.
Bud, the Lanocote I use comes in a plastic "tub", looks like brown vaseline, a little thicker.
Stu Jackson, C34IA Secretary, C34 #224, 1986, SR/FK, M25 engine, Rocna 10 (22#)
Here is what I use both on the stuffing box and the rudder cover post. It remains soft and prevents water leaks inside.
Haro Bayandorian, 1999 C36 MKII, Sail La Vie #1787, M35B,
Coyote Point, San Mateo, CA.