Tapered barrel seacock lubrication
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Kurt
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- Location: 27' Cape Dory (Alerion),
9' Dyer,
Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Tapered barrel seacock lubrication
The best I've found is Dow Corning synthetic silicone grease intended for (guess what) water valve and O ring lubrication. I've used it for over 30 years. I service my seacocks every 5 years. Even after 5 years, the lubrication is is good as the 1st day. I sail in fresh water and don't know if that makes a difference, but I swear by the Dow Corning stuff.