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Default Anti chafe protection
In article ,
says...


OK, friction creates heat, lubrication reduces friction. I've
noted that wetting the line where it passes through the fairlead
stops it squeaking.

Water carries away the heat, while also helping to reduce the friction.

My owner (wife) makes excellent leather chafing gear out of soft old
boots, jackets, skirts, etc. Works great and certainly does not keep the
water off the line.

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