Adventure Round Hatch O-Ring Lube??

Any recommendations for lubricating the O-ring on the Adventure round hatches. The screw down handle works great but actually warps the hatch due to the amount of friction on the O-ring seating. Tried Vaseline but it only lasts for two or three hatch closings. THANKS!

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.... Steve

From the Hobie Factory manager...

"It is important to lubricate the new gaskets to make the seal of the hatch work correctly. It is important to only use silicone for lubrication. Other lubricants can swell the gasket or make it gummy and the hatch becomes very difficult to close. Silicone spray can be found at Hobie dealers and hardware stores and is easy to use."

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

Thanks for the quick reply Matt. I'll give silicone a try.

Factory manager just commented on a readily available silicone grease...

Danco Silicone Grease

Plumbing section at Home Depot and is named “Danco Silicone Greaseâ€

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

Thanks for the follow-up .... I'll pick some up.