Loctite?

[mlanger]

I’ve noticed a LOT of things getting loose on my boat, possibly due to vibrations under way. While cruising this autumn, it seems like I’m building a daily list of things to fix and finding that the fix is tightening a screw or nut. Just this past week, I’ve “fixed” the following by tightening something:

• * Rattling mast guy wire - tighten a turnbuckle and nut
  * Loose rail - tighten a set screw
  * Flickering bathroom light - tighten a switch connector
  * Inoperative windshield wipers - tighten the blade connection to the motor
  * Barely operable windlass - tighten the windlass

While Loctite isn’t appropriate for some of these items (light switch, windlass), can I use it for screws and bolts that seem to loosen on their own? This is the second time I’ve tightened that rail since September.

Which Loctite or similar solution should I use?

 

[HookedUp]

I've used it on a torque tab on my lower unit of the motor and on various 'loose' screws throughout the boat. Just make sure you get the correct type of locktite for the job you're doing as some aren't meant to break free easily and others will.

 

[S. Todd]

I use the "blue" loctite on almost all of the situations that I want loctite. It seems to hold just fine and yet allows the bolt or screw to be removable without using heat or undue force if and when there is a need to remove it.