[C320-list] winches

[Warren Updike]

Art, unless the design has changed, there is a space of several inches between the deck and the liner where the block is.  On our #64, there is an access plate under the winch.  You will need to install another access plate under the block to be able to install a backing plate and nuts.  
(Access plate?  Is that the right name?  I refer to a round plastic access like the one over the rudder post.)

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


-----Original Message-----
From: millers1 at aol.com [mailto:millers1 at aol.com] 
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 4:25 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] winches


Thanks for the feedback on what I can expect when I start the process of adding the new winches.  I plan on trying to see if a slight rotation to the turning blocks would allow a fair lead to both winches on the same side.
I plan to drill through the plate on the Stbd side and through bolt to a backing plate (will use acorn nuts).
Stbd. Winch will have an access cover like it's sister.  The Port winch and turning block be through bolted.
The comments on removing the screws were very helpful.
Thanks, 
Art  .......... Liberty   #680



-----Original Message-----
From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Fri, May 17, 2013 9:06 am
Subject: Re: [C320-list] winches


This is for Arthur Miller and others re. the turning blocks for the primary winches.  

Following applies to the stbd turning block.  The port block is easily accessible from the port cockpit locker.

I had no trouble removing the screws with a large screwdriver that fit the Phillips screw head perfectly.  You may need a little help with pliers to start.  

I found the block was bedded by Catalina with silicone, so that is what I will use.  

I assume the backing is a tapped plate.  The threads all seem to be found about ½” below the surface.  While Catalina designs are good, cheap assembly labor may work against the quality as I found the screws were each different lengths.  One was so long that it protruded the deck into the space between the deck and liner.  

Re-assembly should be fast and easy.  Be sure to give the screws an extra shot of bedding just before seating them.

Any advice/suggestions from the list will be appreciated. 

 

Warren & Pattie Updike

1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"