Yamaha Grease

[Jeri]

Hi Guys,

The issues that the US suppliers have with sending oils, lubricants and any other flamable material, is the courier services, like DHL, Fedex or UPS. Being in Namibia, we have all the same problems getting some of these 'exotic' lubricants sent to us, and invariably have to find some local alternative.

For the guys in the UK, there are a number of good outboard motor greases that are fully marine grade and water proof - I used to use loads of Quicksilver products on my outboards and they rarely ever failed, and certainly didn't wash off at sea.

Just now arranging for a friend visiting the USA, to bring back TSi 301 and Xtreme Reel+, so that is the alternative.

The courier services have been hit by 'jealth and safety' issues, as well as potential hazardous materials that may contaminate their cargos or planes. Had a quotation for some two part rod resin - the freight was US$750 for a 1kg box of finishing resin - makes fishing rods become very expensive.

Hope this helps explain some of the problems.

Cheers from sunny Africa


Jeri

[Alto Mare]

yeah, the new stuff they have is a lighter color blue.  i dunno.  i'm going use it just like i would the darker colored stuff.  i don't think it will make a difference.  i think we just have to trust that the engineers at yamaha are not out to screw us over.   

The one that I'm testing is the lighter color blue .

[Bryan Young]

I personally like the darker stuff better, and Jonathan has found the last pound of grease in Alan's garage...and now only his reels has that grease. 

All the hype of this grease is based on what we have used over the years.  We are sure there are a lot of other grease and grease mixtures out there that are good enough and better.  As long as it suit your needs and if you do regular maintenance, you should not have any issues.

Bryan