Thoughts from a Master

[emandvee44]

From an earlier post - I printed the book and have read half of it. I thought I knew a lot about yachts, rigging, maintenance etc., but now I know a lot more.
There are so many useful tips that I thoroughly recommend everyone to read it.

Meanwhile can anyone tell me where I can buy 'anhydrous
lanolin´ ? (recommended lubricant for turnbuckles, hatch slides, sail slides etc., apparently lasts for ages - or is there a better more modern product? )

Thanks,

Michael.

 

[PetiteFleur]

Google anhydrous lanolin and there is a place that sells 'health foods' (I think) that sell it, which is where I got mine but I can't remember the name. Chemists no longer sell it. Or buy LANACOTE which is the product sold in chandleries for the same purposr.
Found it - G Baldwin & Co. 171-172 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1RW Tel 020 7703 5550 but mines very old and not sure if they are still around.

 

[Simes]

What Book? Sounds like Brion Toss, Riggers Apprentice?

Can this, or any other book on rigging be down loaded?

I am rebuilding the rig on Talisman, out 1890 Gaff Schooner and any help is welcome.

Simes

 

[Simes]

As a second thought Lanolin can be bought from almost any chemist. Used for preventing nappy rash.
Used it for three years on Talsiman, fantastiuc stuff.

Simes

 

[emandvee44]

do a ybw search
'rod stephens'


and thanks to petite fleur for the advice.

Michael.

 

[Gordonmc]

Any local chemist will be able to supply, although you may have to order it.
It is used as a base in many cosmetics and unctions but chemists no longer make their own in-house.

 

[VARNE]

Re: Thoughts from a Master [re mamma mia]

www.baldwins.co.uk
then use their search.