WD-40 - the natural alternative
- Fri, 6 Nov 2009
- Comments (2)
The best way to free a stuck sheave or thread is by using a kettle-full of hot water. In most cases, this will work better than WD40.
Search Boats for Sale
Latest Issue
April 2010 issue
On sale: 4th Mar
PBO's annual Marina Price guide returns, plus amazing but true practical tips and real-life stories
Newsletter
This month's boat tests, gear reviews and practical advice from the latest issue of PBO.
What do you think?
Take part in our latest poll...
Does the distress flare still have a place on board the modern boat? Tick the 2 answers that apply to you...
-
Modern Electronics have made flares obsolete (6%)
-
Flares are still vital onboard a boat (46%)
-
I think flares are dangerous and I dread having to fire one (13%)
-
I am confident in my ability to fire flares safely (35%)
Latest comments
February 11 10:33
john burgess
spray silicon lube on sheave works.
March 02 21:15
Kim
Diesel!!
or Diesel/Paraffin 1:1 If it's siezed especially if rusted up bung it is some of the above and leave for a day or so and if by magic...