[C320-list] Winch Rebuild

[Christian]

Tom,
I rebuilt all 4 of mine last year.  I bought the rebuild kits from
Defender.  The rebuild kit was defender item #608878 (
https://search.defender.com/?expression=608878&x=0&y=0).  The grease is
defender item #606875 (
https://search.defender.com/?expression=606875&x=0&y=0).

I didn't know when my winches had last been rebuilt, so I replaced
everything.  The rebuild kits will come with some plastic bushings, I used
them.  The kits are for more than the #44 and #30, but 4 of the kits got me
all the springs, pawls, and bushings you'll need.  I had to mix and match
from all 4 kits to get the bushings correct for #44 vs #30, you will have
some parts left over when done from the kits.

Now that I know my winch service history, and the type of sailing I do (non
racing, short seasons on Lake Michigan), I plan to service every other
year, replace springs every service, replace pawls every other service (if
visually they look ok when skipping).

That tube of grease should last about 3 services.  Over greasing is not
good.

My two cents.

-Christian




On Mon, Feb 18, 2019 at 9:59 AM Tom Grass <tgrass462 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
> >
> >
>