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pfduffy
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Initially Posted - 05/15/2009 :  07:35:44  Show Profile
I am considering leading my halyards back to the cockpit. Currently, I have 2 winches mounted on the mast. What is involved in moving these winches from the mast back next to the pop top? I've never disassembled a winch - is it difficult? Is there any reason to leave the winches on the mast?

Thanks for entertaining my stupid questions - I'm hoping they get better, but not making any promises!
Pat Duffy
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DaveR
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Response Posted - 05/15/2009 :  08:05:10  Show Profile  Visit DaveR's Homepage
Hi Pat,
I've never disassembled one but did a search and found [url="http://www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-maintenance-articles/19631-its-winch-servicing-time.html"]this[/url]from Sailnet, and [url="http://www.catalina-capri-25s.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=15841&SearchTerms=winch+repair"]here's[/url] the results of a search on this site. You'll find good results by using the search function on the upper right of this page.
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Renzo
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Response Posted - 05/15/2009 :  08:47:41  Show Profile
Not difficult,I've done it many times to lube the winches, but having a copy of the owner's manual is helpful. Also most important is to make some kind of box to surround the winch while woking on it to catch any parts (cams, springs, retaining rings,etc) that might fall during disassembly. a large cardboard box or plastic bucket taped to the mast below the winch should work.
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Sloop Smitten
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Response Posted - 05/15/2009 :  09:24:00  Show Profile
Did this a couple of weeks ago. Only problem I encountered were the four screws attaching the winches to the mast (through the wooden mounting block) were firmly attached as they had been there for over 30 years now. I sprayed some PB Blaster on them, waited a few hours, and was able to back them out after a few raps on the screwdriver with a hammer. The SS screws had not seized to the aluminum but whatever was used to coat the screws before they were attached had hardened like a glue. The screws I took out were exactly the right length to use to mount the winch on the cabin top and extended just enough inside the cabin to allow a washer and capnut. Now, when I'm singlehanding, I can put some torque on the main halyard without the risk of climbing on top of the cabin. Sweet!
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Tom Gauntt
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Response Posted - 05/15/2009 :  09:34:09  Show Profile
Pat,

I have taken apart and completely removed both cockpit winches and found the process straightforward. As noted already, have something set up to catch any errant pieces that might escape. There are a few keys, pawls, and springs that will jump out if given half the chance. I completely rebuilt both Lewmar 16 2-speed winches using Lewmar's diagram on their website.

I am also moving my lines and mast winch aft to the cockpit, so I look forward to others advice on removing the winch from the mast. I am anticipating that winch is attached with either SS self-tapping or SS threaded screws. If I get to this project soon, I'll post what I find out.
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