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Roller Furler maintenance

Any suggestions on what product I should use to lubricate the roller bearings on my older Harken roller furler? It is working fine and I want it to stay that way.


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Harken uses Delrin bearings. Just stick a strong hose at it. Water's all it needs.
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Harken uses Delrin bearings. Just stick a strong hose at it. Water's all it needs.
Ditto that... don't use anything else!
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