[C320-list] Lewmar ST winch issue

[Karl Mielenhausen]

Larry,

I have not personally experienced this problem, at least not on my C320.

A quick check of the internet indicated:
1/ Might be caused by too thick a sheet. Did you by chance upsize when
you replaced? The spec on the 44ST, however, is 8mm - 14mm, so I think
you'd have a tough time exceeding 14mm.
2/ Several complaints about the newer, high-tech lines not gripping
due to either stiffness or slipperiness.
3/ West Maine has a decent price (rare!) on the jaw kit ($36). For
that, you get both crowns, stripper, and springs. If you have a Port
Supply account, the price is around $28. Lewmar #48000450
4/ Pyachts has the springs (Lewmar # 45000112) for $2 each. WM does
not carry the springs alone.

Please let us know how you resolve the problem.

Karl

On Fri, Dec 21, 2012 at 12:43 PM, Larry Frank <WindSwept at stx.rr.com> wrote:
> Mike,
>
> Thanks for answering.  I usually service the winches annually or when they
> tell me it is time.  Did you know they talk??
>
> This problem has nothing to do with the internal working of the winches
> though.  The problem is that the line slips out of the gray plastic jaws
> that form the self tailing mechanism when trimming a line.
>
> Larry
> WindSwept
> C320 #246
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of William Ott
> Sent: Friday, December 21, 2012 11:22 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Lewmar ST winch issue
>
> Lewmar says you should grease and replace paws annually.  In my opinion this
> is overkill.  When was the last time you rebuilt the winches ?  I did all of
> mine last season since I had no knowledge of the last time they were done.
> They were pretty heavily gunked up, so I'm thinking they hadn't been done in
> long time.  Very simple to do with shallow plastic pan, old toothbrush and a
> can of engine degreaser.  Reassembled them with new paws, grease and
> springs, and it made a great improvement.
> Mike Ott
> 'Amanda Lu'
> #508
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Dec 21, 2012, at 11:55 AM, "Larry Frank" <WindSwept at stx.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> Has anyone ever had the problem of their sheets and halyards popping out
> of
>> the self tailing jaws.  I have had WindSwept for 17 years and in the last
>> year or so this has become an issue.  The ruining rigging has been
> replaced
>> so I know wear on it is not the problem.  I am wondering if the springs,
>> jaws or both need to be replaced.  I don't want to order jaws unless
> needed.
>>
>>
>>
>> Larry
>>
>> WindSwept
>>
>> C320 #246
>>
>