What waterproof grease?

[Avocet]

Now that I've used the last of my stock of Duckham's Keenol, what's the best stuff to use these days? (I'm thinking stern tube and seacocks mainly).

 

[VicS]

Now that I've used the last of my stock of Duckham's Keenol, what's the best stuff to use these days? (I'm thinking stern tube and seacocks mainly).

Ramonol white grease is sold in the place of Keenol

http://www.gruebb.com/controlpanel/shoppics/pdfs/GruebbRamonolWhiteTDSnewstyle.pdf

http://www.force4.co.uk/3711/Ramonol-White-Grease.html

You might like to consider the merits of Ramonol Advanced White Marine Grease

http://www.gruebb.com/controlpanel/shoppics/pdfs/GruebbRamonolAdvancedTDSnewstyle2pdf.pdf

http://www.force4.co.uk/6633/Ramonol-Advanced-Marine-Grease.html

 

[Avocet]

Thanks Vic.

 

[alahol2]

I've found the Ramonol grease can go hard and lumpy after a year or so in situ. I've taken to using Morris waterproof grease. Much better.
http://www.foxsonline.com/acatalog/Morris-K-99-Waterproof-Grease-AF2-74911.html?gclid=CKWszbbe6bsCFQn3wgodtSsAxA

 

[Alpha22]

Can someone explain to a lube novice what the practical difference is between "white" grease and the "yellow" waterproof grease?

 

[ghostlymoron]

I also use Morris's. Its dead cheap and seems to perform well on anything from winches to stern gear. Canal boat chandlers are the best source. http://www.midlandchandlers.co.uk/C...elItemID=e40124eb-37d0-4d43-8001-096e8ab745c5

 

[Spi D]

Keep focus on 'marine' grade. Standard grease, although seemingly so, is not waterproof.

My preference is Pennsoil.

 

[sailorman]

I also use Morris's. Its dead cheap and seems to perform well on anything from winches to stern gear. Canal boat chandlers are the best source. http://www.midlandchandlers.co.uk/C...elItemID=e40124eb-37d0-4d43-8001-096e8ab745c5

imho it is not "sticky enough" for winches. winch grease is tacky but needs to be lightly applied

 

[sharpness]

Going by some of the above suggestions, would the white lithium spray grease you get from halfords also come recommended?

 

[Alpha22]

For stern tubes???

 

[VicS]

Going by some of the above suggestions, would the white lithium spray grease you get from halfords also come recommended?

It will be interesting to read peoples experiences with spray grease.

I have two types

One is Comma multipurpose grease. It appears to have a high solvent content as it sprays on as a very mobile liquid but that does mean it penetrates well before the solvent evaporates. The description of Halfords own version seems very similar.

The other is a white grease from Toolstation. Its characteristics are quite the opposite . It sprays on with the consistency of whipped cream and very much stays where it lands with no tendency to flow. It is described as having good resistance to salt water.
Comma white grease sounds much about the same as does 3-in-1 white lithium grease.

I bought the multipurpose grease for car locks and hinges, in particular the infamous Clio bonnet catch.

I bought the Toolsation white grease, more recently, to try on the boat and outboards. Not sure it will be as good as the Ramonol white grease

 

[sharpness]

For stern tubes???

My mistake, only asking about if spray grease is suitable for seacocks.

 

[nigelmercier]

My mistake, only asking about if spray grease is suitable for seacocks.

If you can't dismantle them, then yes.
I use this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0096ZRC42/dolcetto-21

 

[Halo]

Ramanol works for me
Was great when I had a greased stern tube and more recently (2013) I put some on the sail drive shaft splines in March and it was still evident in November

 

[sailorman]

My mistake, only asking about if spray grease is suitable for seacocks.

What make of seacock, blakes is very "tacky" & the same grade that is used in MaxProp