Should boat lift cables be lubricated? It's important to regularly maintain your boat lift by lubricating the cables with motor oil. Doing so will help prevent undue wear and tear and help your cables last longer.
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The insulation and sheathing materials of cables may degrade over time when exposed to temperature extremes, UV light, ozone, various chemicals, excessive flexing or mechanical action, and even potential attack by termites and rodents.