09-23-2017, 07:02 AM
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Guru
City: Punta Gorda, fl
Vessel Name: Escapade
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 37 2002
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,231
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Wanted: One Gallon Elbow Grease
I have several projects on my boat that are pending. All the instructions, at some point, indicate using elbow grease. I an guessing I need at least a gallon. I will pay for the shipping.
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09-23-2017, 07:26 AM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in the Great Lakes
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 12,818
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I have this man Sean who has lots of elbow grease. It isn't cheap and the shipping with applicator tools would also be high.
Ted
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09-23-2017, 09:06 AM
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Senior Member
City: Green Cove Springs,FL
Vessel Name: No Destination
Vessel Model: 1972 GulfStar Trawler 36
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 199
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Damm, I would give to you, but I trow in the garbage a week ago.
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09-23-2017, 09:06 AM
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Guru
City: Alabama
Vessel Name: Waypoint
Vessel Model: Californian 48' CPMY
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 506
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I have some on the shelf. However the only size it comes in is pints. It's small watery and spreads itself all over the place. It's also extremely expensive to ship! I'm sure also that mine is out of date. I find if possible it's best to buy it locally so it's fresher.
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09-23-2017, 10:18 AM
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Senior Member
City: Wherever the boat is
Vessel Name: Kismet
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 458
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Is this the same red stuff that dries to a brown color, typically gets all over your knuckles and fingers?
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09-23-2017, 10:28 AM
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Guru
City: Sidney BC Canada
Vessel Name: RochePoint
Vessel Model: 1985 Cheer Men PT38 Sedan
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,744
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09-23-2017, 10:42 AM
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Senior Member
City: North NJ
Vessel Name: Bassey
Vessel Model: 17' Bass
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 438
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What is the town this grease is going to be shipped to. If close enough could deliver instead of shipping.
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09-23-2017, 10:55 AM
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Guru
City: Mt Crested Butte
Vessel Name: Artemis
Vessel Model: Cheoy Lee 67
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 551
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Did have some at one time, but I find evaporates very quickly, cannot seem to keep it in stock!
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09-23-2017, 10:57 AM
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Guru
City: SF Bay Area
Vessel Model: Tollycraft 34' Tri Cabin
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 12,569
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Originally I used shoulder grease; worked swell.
When I couldn't make any more of the shoulder type I resorted to elbow grease. Then, I broke my elbow grease applicator!
Now I use wrist grease. Sold by same manufacturer as other greases and easy enough to locate... but... not quite as powerful for turning wrenches.
I'm concerned that eventually even wrist grease will get in short supply. That means I have to resort to knuckle grease.
After that comes finger grease... which is after all where all the grease ends up at the end of things!
Of course, except for the grease smudges on your face due to wiping away sweat or adjusting glaces just to see what all the grease is actually doing!!!
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09-23-2017, 12:20 PM
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Guru
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 5,034
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What brand and weight of elbow grease do you use?
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Ex boats: 1983 40 Albin trunk cabin, 1978 Mainship 34 Model 1
New Port Richey, Fl
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09-23-2017, 12:27 PM
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Guru
City: Mt Crested Butte
Vessel Name: Artemis
Vessel Model: Cheoy Lee 67
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 551
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Brand: "Tired arms"
Weight: 2 beads of brow sweat
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09-23-2017, 02:03 PM
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Guru
City: Boston Area
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 2,605
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hmm......you're in Florida, right ? I might have some available in February ( I'm in Boston )....cost = round trip airfare, 2 weeks food, and lodging with a water view.
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09-27-2017, 07:46 PM
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Guru
City: Looking
Vessel Name: --
Vessel Model: Between boats
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 1,190
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09-27-2017, 08:48 PM
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Guru
City: St Augustine,Fl
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,789
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Quote:
Originally Posted by O C Diver
I have this man Sean who has lots of elbow grease. It isn't cheap and the shipping with applicator tools would also be high.
Ted
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I've seen the results of Seans elbow grease....Worth it. Sean and Ted are a formidable force in boat restoration/modification/updating etc.
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09-27-2017, 08:52 PM
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Guru
City: Jacksonville
Vessel Name: SONAS
Vessel Model: Grand Alaskan 53
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 7,235
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My wife used to have a good few gallons, but she let it sit on the shelf for too long and it dried up and lost its lubrication.
So now there has been a shear drop in force and it has became a bit plastic.
Such is life.
Wonder if I should go looking for some younger grease?
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09-27-2017, 09:15 PM
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Guru
City: Alabama
Vessel Name: Waypoint
Vessel Model: Californian 48' CPMY
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 506
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Quote:
Originally Posted by boathealer
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Apparently your right it's expensive! Matter of fact right now it's priceless since it's out of stock!
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09-27-2017, 09:27 PM
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Guru
City: SF Bay Area
Vessel Model: Tollycraft 34' Tri Cabin
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 12,569
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09-27-2017, 11:28 PM
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Guru
City: Sydney
Vessel Name: Sojourn
Vessel Model: Integrity 386
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 13,293
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There is/was a veterinary drug called cartrophen.It was claimed to lubricate arthritic joints, reducing pain, and to promote cartilage regrowth. I once showed the information sheet to a Rheumatologist who thought it was hormonal in nature. That could be, we gave it to a dog with a chondosarcoma (cancer of cartilage), the tumor grew rapidly for 2 months post injection, and then slowed down.
An injection could be good for around 6 months and seemed more effective than the tablet form also available. Occasionally I see a report suggesting it or something similar is being used on humans, maybe in trials.
So, a kind of elbow grease, but quite different to the old English origin.
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2005 Integrity 386 "Sojourn"
Sydney Australia
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09-28-2017, 09:03 AM
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Guru
City: Southern Maine
Vessel Model: Prairie 36 Coastal Cruiser
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 2,714
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rochepoint
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OMG I clicked on the link and scrolled down to "Customers who bought this item also bought..."
Don't, I repeat, Don't try this at home! At least not just before mealtime.
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09-28-2017, 11:21 AM
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Guru
City: Punta Gorda, fl
Vessel Name: Escapade
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 37 2002
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,231
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Quote:
Originally Posted by menzies
My wife used to have a good few gallons, but she let it sit on the shelf for too long and it dried up and lost its lubrication.
So now there has been a shear drop in force and it has became a bit plastic.
Such is life.
Wonder if I should go looking for some younger grease?
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