[C320-list] Winch Rebuild

[Tom Grass]

Thank you all for your comments and suggestions.

Tom Grass

On Mon, Feb 18, 2019 at 6:55 AM Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

> 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
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > 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
>
>