Green Grease by Omni Lubricants. There are other waterproof and corrosion inhibiting greases out there, but in lab torture testing with saltwater and in my experience, this is at another level. It doesn't wash off and it stops corrosion dead.
- Winches. I've used it for 10 years. Best Corrosion Protection in Practical Sailor testing.
- Steering gear.
- Shift and throttle cables.
- Electrical connections (studs and nuts)
- Battery Cables
- Rigging screws
- Snap shackles
- Carabiners
- Furlers (those with metal bearings)
There are a few places I would use something else:
- Seacocks. I still like lanolin or Lanicote; the thicker product better resists rinse-out and aids in sealing.
- Head pumps. I use silicone grease. Any petroleum product will have some effect on the neoprene parts used in Dometic heads.
And there are places you don't use grease at all:
- Winch pawls. Only oil.
- Sail tracks. Sailkote by McLube is my favorite.
- Plastic ball bearings. Never grease. Never Sailkote or other dry lube. But the topic of oil is complicated; small amounts ( a few drops) are recommended by the manufactures under some conditions, specifically for travelers. Read the manual!
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