Rubber Seals and O-rings

[BuddahB]

What's good to clean and keep the rubber seals pliable on the deck access hatches and O-rings. :roll:

 

[Parkerman]

I would say a gel type silicone, not a spray or an oil but real silicone. It should come in a round container that you can dip a finger into and then run around your seals. I looked for a link on line but could only find KY :shock:

 

[Porkchunker]

They are not expensive...I'd replace them every 3-4 years. I replaced mine last year.

Dave

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[pelagic2530]

go to a dive shop and get a little tube of silicone grease. normally used to lubricate o-rings on cameras and divelights, but would work great for this.

 

[Aquinnah]

I bought a tube of 'gasket grease' from a local pool supply store. It is a silicone gel that I apply to all rubber on the boat. I lubed up the rubber gasket on the cabin side windows and it really helped stop any water intrusion.

 

[drvan]

Robin recommended vaseline to me and that is what I have used. I re-do them every 6 months. It has worked well for me. Having vaseline around is also good for abrasions, cuts, etc until you are able to get back to port.