Antidote

Post by **stu** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 9:21 am

As a new canoe sailor, I have made one of the biggest mistakes ! In an effort to get the sliding seat to slide I sprayed a <b><font size="2">small</font id="size2"></b>amount of pro-lube on the carriage. It since transpires a small amount is FAR TO MUCH. It would appear that you only should show the can to the seat. So, now as soon as the boat heels at more than 2 degrees, or a gust of wind hits me in the back, or I sneeze the seat shoots off to leeward (with me still on it !!)

So; can any one help - How the hell do I get rid of the bloody stuff ?:oops:

Garry R · Post by **Garry R** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 11:06 am

For most oily things (although this may be silicone I suppose) liberal scrubbing with a 50:50 Fairy liquid solution works well.

Post by **neil** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 11:34 am

How about a combination of honey and iron filings to really jamb thing up?

Post by **Rupert** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 12:16 pm

While I like Neil's suggestion more, I'd wipe it all down with white spirit - it gets rid of silicone based polish, so I suspect it would do similar for prolube. Glad you posted this, as I was going to use it on my new seat...
When you sneeze, in normal sailing position, shouldn't the seat fly to windward?
I remember adjusting my bum on the seat of my original minisprint and finding myself stranded in mid air like in a roadrunner cartoon...amazing how much time appears to pass before the big splash!

Post by **roger** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 12:46 pm

Ah what fun it is to be a planker

Post by **stu** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 1:02 pm

What I should have asked at the same time of course was.......Has anyone got an alternative to Pro-Lube ?

Someone did suggest copper slip, but would that get a bit messy?

Post by Ed » Tue Jul 05, 2005 1:04 pm

Water

chris · Post by **chris** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 1:44 pm

superglue on your wetsuit?

Post by **roger** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 2:49 pm

Hi,
The construction of the Hornet plank is different I think so I dont know if it would work but I rub a candle (on its side) along the friction points. That seems too work but it can also be too effective.

Garry R · Post by **Garry R** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 3:00 pm

To be serious for a moment, just about anything that lubricates has the ability to attract dirt and grit leading to wear ultimately and, as we all know, when sailing the grit gets everywhere. Sooooooo - nothing greasy. Oil and grease for long term lubrication (and lack of wear) is only really effective when the bearing is sealed and the muck can't get in. Strange isn't it that one should be looking for "limited" lubrication!!!!

Post by **Rupert** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 3:41 pm

Ed is right! The Minisprint seat was wood running on GRP. In the tack, it would jam, and I would get very wet as the boat capsized on top of me. The seat would then pop up in the air, nice and wet, and would run perfectly until it dried out again. On days when not too hung over to remember, I would wet the seat regularly. When hung over, the seat would generally wet itself (as would I, on occasion!)

Post by **Rupert** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 3:43 pm

Ed is right! The Minisprint seat was wood running on GRP. In the tack, it would jam, and I would get very wet as the boat capsized on top of me. The seat would then pop up in the air, nice and wet, and would run perfectly until it dried out again. On days when not too hung over to remember, I would wet the seat regularly. When hung over, the seat would generally wet itself (as would I, on occasion!)

Post by **roger** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 4:03 pm

twice

Post by **Rupert** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 7:04 pm

Odd, I usually know when I've mucked up!

alan williams · Post by **alan williams** » Tue Jul 05, 2005 8:08 pm

Hi Guys
We used to use furniture polish on the hornet seats. I also used to use pledge on the foredeck and tern decks before a Championship for that beautiful finish everyone admires
Cheers Al
Ps remember to check the retaining rope before setting out.