Lube for remote drain plug

[Bassmada]

For you guys with the remote drain plugs, what are you using for lube?

I know florite reccomends molykote 55 but where I am its $80+ shipping for a tiny tube.

I found Aladin magic lube 2, which seems like a similar product at a fraction of the cost so I'm wondering if anyone has found something other than molykote that works well.

Thanks

[jeffreydavisjr]

Vaseline will work if you're in a pinch and need something right away. But personally I use Mercury 24C which is a great marine grease for just about everything on your boat.

https://www.amazon.com/Mercury-2-4-C...86578798&psc=1

[trashmanssd]

I use chapstick.

[Bassmada]

Vaseline will work if you're in a pinch and need something right away. But personally I use Mercury 24C which is a great marine grease for just about everything on your boat.

https://www.amazon.com/Mercury-2-4-C...86578798&psc=1

Good to know, Thanks!

[dean c]

Moly kote…best there is.

https://www.amazon.com/1310476-Molyk...s%2C145&sr=8-1

[SkidooSteve12]

Super Lube O-ring Silicone Lubricant

https://www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-56...DKIKX0DER&th=1

[Rangerdeepv]

A decent lithium based marine grease will work fine.

[jimsch]

I've been using olive oil with no regrets. Better than all else I've tried.

[CLT]

I use the same spray silicone I use on my jackplate.

[mactlman]

A decent lithium based marine grease will work fine.

same as I use no problems on any boat with this drain

[bassboat1]

Just hit mine yesterday with Danco faucet grease (O-ring friendly).

[bwizard]

I have had very good success with Dielectric grease. I also close the drain plug once I get back from the lake. The Dielectric grease will not damage the rubber o ring as some other types of lubricants may.

[VH5150]

Do you just lube the "O" ring?

[cwalsh]

I have had very good success with Dielectric grease. I also close the drain plug once I get back from the lake. The Dielectric grease will not damage the rubber o ring as some other types of lubricants may.

This is what I have been using since 2017 without any issues. I think I replaced the o-ring once just because, not for any reason.

[mactlman]

Do you just lube the "O" ring?

yes

[bloodman]

Moly kote…best there is.

https://www.amazon.com/1310476-Molyk...s%2C145&sr=8-1

^^^^^^this^^^^^^

[jaderhold]

Yeti zipper lube

[wmitch2]

Pretty much any Swimming Pool O ring lube will work. I've been using this for many years with great success.

https://www.amazon.com/4oz-Lube-Tube...004VTGLCC?th=1

[Rubrail]

Carmex lip balm.
I found that keeping the drain closed while traveling keeps the o ring clean and lubed. I open it right before I put it in the garage.

[TopgunZ521C]

Vaseline will work if you're in a pinch and need something right away. But personally I use Mercury 24C which is a great marine grease for just about everything on your boat.

https://www.amazon.com/Mercury-2-4-C...86578798&psc=1

if the rubber is not the correct compound vaseline will soften and erode the o ring