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Author: | zippitt13 [ Mon Mar 21, 2011 3:17 pm ] |
Post subject: | Rigging Maintenance |
Hi, i have some Ronstan ratchet blocks http://www.ronstan.us/marine5/product.a ... No=RF72330 and i want to know how you oil them or what is the normal maintenence ? |
Author: | zippitt13 [ Mon Mar 21, 2011 4:07 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Rigging Maintenance |
sorry for my english. if you have any questions, ask |
Author: | MBounds [ Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:38 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Rigging Maintenance |
Wash with fresh water. Do not oil them. |
Author: | zippitt13 [ Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:50 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Rigging Maintenance |
ok thanks, but they are scratching a bit when they turn. And i have another problem, it's really hard to rise the main, do i need to wash the block at the top of the mast or to oil the main sleeve ? sorry for my english |
Author: | MBounds [ Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:59 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Rigging Maintenance |
English is fine. Maybe use something like silicone spray or McLube Sailkote. |
Author: | zippitt13 [ Mon Mar 21, 2011 6:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Rigging Maintenance |
alright ! thanks for the answers ! |
Author: | fastcat [ Mon Mar 28, 2011 3:57 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Rigging Maintenance |
Silicone works well for the blocks, travelers, jam cleats and luff line. It is relatively cheap. |
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