[C320-list] Winch Rebuild

[Jeff Hare]

If you're the kind who is prone to dropping things, you can take a box, cut a hole the size of the winch and set it over the winch during your assembly/disassembly.  Improves your chances of not dropping something would roll down the deck and off the boat.

Every.single.thing I drop on board, bounces until it finds the edge of the boat and then jumps for freedom.  Doesn't seem to matter what it is.

-Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of Scott Lagerquist
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2019 12:19 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Winch Rebuild

Tom and Tracy,

I clean and lubricate the winches every two years.  You can download instructions free from Lewmar.  I recommend one small tube of Lewmar winch grease and getting a package of paw springs.  Defender sells these separately or as a kit.  The kit also has machine oil but I use something local like 3-2-1.  You’ll also need a Large container of solvent,rags, and an old tooth brush.  Disassemble and soak gears, bearings and other metal parts in solvent.  Clean all old grease and dirt off each part with the toothbrush and wipe clean.  Everything should look new; this takes time.  Reassemble with new paw springs and lubricate as directed.  

Actually, there are several U-Tube videos that show all of this step by step.  Lewmar has a really good one.  Check them out if you haven’t already done so.  Good luck.

Scott Lagerquist
C-320, 1994, #39
Sea Esta
San Diego CA
Lgrqst at aol.com

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> On Feb 17, 2019, at 8:33 PM, Tom Grass <tgrass462 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I am planning on rebuilding our four winches on Bucket List this spring.
> Our 320 MK II has:
> 
> Primaries #44 Lewmar - Two Winches
> Halyard #30 Lewmar - Two Winches
> 
> Question - have other 320 owners purchased rebuild kits (Springs, 
> Pawls,
> etc.) - or have you simply removed and cleaned and reinstalled components?
> 
> IF you purchased rebuild kits - did you source them from Defender?  
> West Marine?  Other?
> 
> Appreciate your assistance.
> 
> Tom & Tracy Grass
> Bucket List
> 2008 320 MK II
> #1135