[C320-list] Lewmar Winch Maintenance

[Warren Updike]

Gary they are 30 and 44. These things are a fine example of superior design
and manufacturing.  They can be disassembled with nothing more than a screw
driver.  

If they have not been maintained, it's best if you remove all the grease and
start over. I've found that liquid paraffin (clear lamp oil) is good for
removing the grease and leaving the parts clean. Take note of the order of
parts as it can be a pain to reassemble if you don't remember which assembly
goes where and what's up vs. down.  Or, remove the drum from both and do one
at a time. That way you'll have a model to look at.  Do not use grease on
the pawls and springs, only machine oil. Grease will interfere with the
operation of the pawls.  

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Magnuson [mailto:gary.magnuson at frontier.com] 
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2013 12:42 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Lewmar Winch Maintenance


During the Strictly Sail boat show, I met with the rep from Crowley that
specializes in the winch maintenance.  He disassembled and reassembled 
one in their booth.   Now I am ready to order the lube and a set of 
spare springs and pawls, so when I get back to the boat, I can service 
all of my winches.   For the 1995 model, can some one tell me the 
correct models that we have?

Thanks,
Gary Magnuson
Time A Weigh  # 205