Lubricating Sliding Hatch on P31-2

[Tom West]

The sliding hatch on our P31-2 companionway has a tendency to stick, a few times on hot days I've had to remove the alu trim strips to free it up. So I have removed it and cleaned out a collection of builtup dirt, any advice as to a suitable lubricatant for re-installing?  The hatch slides directly on the fg frame of the companionway/deck, nothing to reduce friction except a lubricant.

[Dan Pfeiffer]

I would try waxing it or try a dry spray type like McLube or Elmers Slide-All.  You can spray some on a rag and wipe it onto the surface to prevent over-spray issues.   

 

Dan Pfeiffer

[Alan Neustadtl]

I use wax and it works very well and doesn't attract dirt buildup.

Best,
Alan

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[Blaine Price]

Mclube is awesome and lasts awhile especially on something like this.

Wm. Blaine Price, D.O.

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[Dan LeBlond]

Parrafin wax like the stuff your grandmother used to seal jelly and jam in jars.  or just use a bar of bath soap, Irish Spring smalls very nice.

On May 21, 2014, at 11:31 AM, Tom West wrote:

The sliding hatch on our P31-2 companionway has a tendency to stick, a few times on hot days I've had to remove the alu trim strips to free it up. So I have removed it and cleaned out a collection of builtup dirt, any advice as to a suitable lubricatant for re-installing?  The hatch slides directly on the fg frame of the companionway/deck, nothing to reduce friction except a lubricant.