Where can I buy Lanolin?

[BlueChip]

Where can I buy Lanolin near Portsmouth?
We launch on Thursday and this year I thought I would try coating the prop with lanolin, however I cannot figure out where I can get any
I tried a couple of chandlers and the pharmacy in Tescos and they looked at me as if I was mad

 

[pvb]

If all else fails....

If all else fails, Ambassador Marine, makers of the Stripper, sell it as "Henley's Propeller Protector". They're just up the road in Winchester.

 

[VicMallows]

Re: If all else fails....

Hursley actually. A bit nearer. But first do a forum search; was discussed recently and I'm sure someone said they got it at Boots ?

Vic

 

[tugboat]

I got mine from a chemist. Asked for a tub of 'Wool Fat'.

 

[Calluna]

Aladdin's Cave sell it as Lanoguard. We gave up asking the local chemists.

 

[whisper]

I'd think twice about bothering with it. I tried it for one year, well the 2nd half of a year actually and ended up with a clean set of duoprops at the year's end. Suitably impressed I applied it again early the next year and by August the props were badly fouled, so I no longer bother with it. I just daubed it on mind you, so didn't "burn" it on as some people suggest you should.

 

[romany123]

I agree with whisper I have tried it to with no success. it maybe its an east coast thing

 

[Gordonmc]

I got mine "Anhydrous lanolin BP" from a small local chemist who ordered it in. I suspect the hight street/supermarkets won't be bothered to order it specially... it would probably seize up their stocking systems.
Use together with a blowlamp or hot air gun. Spatula the goop on the warmed prop then melt it on. You will be left with a slightly cloudy transparent film when its cool.
I did mine in the spring of 2003 and its still clear.
Also good for lubricating rigging turnbuckles.