[C320-list] winches

[Arthur Miller]

Warren,   I will let you know how it goes.   Thx.  For the help. 
Art

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On May 18, 2013, at 3:43 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:

> 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.)
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> Warren & Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
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> 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
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> -----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
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> This is for Arthur Miller and others re. the turning blocks for the primary winches.  
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> Following applies to the stbd turning block.  The port block is easily accessible from the port cockpit locker.
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> 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.  
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> I found the block was bedded by Catalina with silicone, so that is what I will use.  
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> 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.  
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> Re-assembly should be fast and easy.  Be sure to give the screws an extra shot of bedding just before seating them.
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> Any advice/suggestions from the list will be appreciated. 
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> Warren & Pattie Updike
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> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
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