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jay
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Initially Posted - 05/22/2009 :  17:46:37  Show Profile  Visit jay's Homepage
Is there any regular maintenance associated with the water ballast system?

I recently replaced some hose clamps - but otherwise have done nothing for 5 years.

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zebra50
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Response Posted - 05/23/2009 :  08:55:03  Show Profile
I have done nothing over the many years I have had my 250-since 1998. Other than a bit of vasaline on the rubber gasket at the hull, and some bleach in the ballast tank after filling every spring to keep out the crud.
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willy
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Response Posted - 05/24/2009 :  12:22:23  Show Profile
I'm not certain I would use petroleum jelly on rubber.
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Response Posted - 05/27/2009 :  10:34:05  Show Profile
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willy-does it cause it to deteriorate?
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jbkayaker
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Response Posted - 05/27/2009 :  11:15:14  Show Profile
Some silicone spray or silicon plumber's grease would be a better choice for use on rubber. KY gel if you have some you don't intend to use for a better purpose !
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 05/27/2009 :  16:05:33  Show Profile
I was told years ago that petroleum jelly will break down fibber over time.
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willy
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Response Posted - 05/28/2009 :  13:03:36  Show Profile
I think my response comes from hearing not to put vasaline on condoms made from latex, (which is rubber), as it will cause them to deteriorate and fail.
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willy
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Response Posted - 05/28/2009 :  13:09:07  Show Profile
"I was told years ago that petroleum jelly will break down fibber over time."

Must act as some kind of truth serum!

Actually a guy on my pier uses A&D Ointment as his lubricant of choice on the boat. This string has the potential to veer way off course...but what I mean is he uses it for turnbuckles and things like that!
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Response Posted - 05/28/2009 :  17:09:46  Show Profile
I like the KY solution. Nothing like multi purpose usage. Save money. I wonder what effect it has on the carbon foot print
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