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Re: winch locked up
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:52 pm
by cmagnus4
You are right, it says "Do Not Lubricate".
Just to see what happens if: Having received two new winches I used the old ones for an experiment. I lubricated one with silicone oil and the other with mineral oil - didn't help at all. Also tried sanding the inner surfaces with fine abrasive paper but couldn't notice any difference. Conclusion: My boat needed new winches
Cmagnus
Re: winch locked up
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:11 am
by arknoah
I remember seeing a great article in Good Old Boat magazine about maintaining winches that was really good. May be worth a look.
Re: winch locked up
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 6:24 pm
by Highlander
Back home in the old country winchers are gals who like too flatter the boys & are very good Kissers
J
Re: winch locked up
Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:01 pm
by Crikey
Like Sheilas! Umm .... Admirals!
Re: winch locked up
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:18 am
by Catigale
If the old holes line up
1 Get your new Forespars in the mail
2 Buy two new Lewmars Al winches
3 Install 2
4 Sell 1 on ebay to reduce costs on 2.
5 Be happy
Re: winch locked up
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:36 am
by seacatcapt
If the old holes line up
1 Get your new Forespars in the mail
2 Buy two new Lewmars Al winches
3 Install 2
4 Sell 1 on ebay to reduce costs on 2.
5 Be happy
And 6. Find a winch that isn't locked up!
Re: winch locked up
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:49 pm
by Christian
What size lewmar winches should I be looking to buy? 6?
Re: winch locked up
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:50 am
by Catigale
Number 6 at about 120 USD I think....
Re: winch locked up
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:54 pm
by Christian
Thanks catigale.