So, has anyone actually witnessed a gain using an oiler vs grease? I still use grease in everything (except outboards) not because I'm opposed to running an oiler but because my plan was to try running them in inboards when I was trying to find some more R's. Honestly, there's always something more important to chase and I just never got there.
Fast forward 25 years and I'm still running Merc 2-4C grease. Believe it or not, most of my cables are over a decade old. I recently replaced one of the oldest and most used cables in my 21 mono as a precaution because the outside strands were looking a little thin. It had a nice even wear though, and basically a polished finish. I only pull them out of the boat before a race day, occasionally they stay in for two. Otherwise, they live in the boat. I've never seen rust on a cable like some will tell you happens. Water does stay in that tube though, but the grease stays also and keeps it from rusting. Whatever's in that grease is good by me from experience alone. I've always wondered when I was going to get bit by my bad habits cleaning cables but it hasn't happened yet.
I see guys run oilers on gas boats and to me it looks like it can be a bit of a headache at times. Oil draining out everywhere or flooding the inside of the hull. They may not have it quite figured out yet either though.
Change my mind, is an oiler faster? I always thought it might make a difference on a 21, I kind of doubt it on a gas boat, but I could be wrong.
Thanks,
Brian