BENETEAU FIRST 27.7 – 4 YEARS OF SUN IN SICILY
Hi Peter, I just installed my Windpilot light. It was the winter inside of the cabin in shelter. The windblade does not move freely and squecks. See video. How to lubricate? Thanks for fast advice. My trip starts.
regards from
Pertti
10 MINUTES LATER: Pertti, the solution is so simple: Siliconspray everywhere and the salt chrystals will dissolve and disappear!
Peter
Hi Peter, Thank you for the rapid answer. I was hesitating between WD-40, oil and silicon. Silicon did it and the movement feels normal now 🙂
My boat is in Sicily and the water being very salty, I regret not rinsing the vane with sweet water before winter. Next time!
The vane has happily steered my First for four summers in Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. I cannot imagine sailing without it!
Best regards,
Pertti Pesonen SV Max
