Lubricating Piston Hanks

[TiggerToo]

I have a new, lovely, hank on blade jib. The hanks seem to be bronze. What is the best way to lubricate these and keep them working smoothly?

 

[Refueler]

Frequent rinse with fresh water .... and use ....

Lack of use is a big killer of them.

You can lub them - but then you'll tend to hold salt etc. which will then cause them to bind or corrode. Plus of course locally stain the sail.