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NCBrew
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Initially Posted - 02/17/2010 :  15:27:31  Show Profile
I moved the winches from the mast to the cabin top during my "lines to cockpit" mod. They are very gummed up with old grease and I am getting ready to clean out all the old grease and was wondering what to use to lube the inside with.

I will be posting some pictures of the lines to cockpit mod and my new table.

NCbrew
1998 Catalina 250WK
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I spent most of my money on boats and beer, the rest I just wasted.
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 02/17/2010 :  19:41:59  Show Profile
While there are other products to choose from, this works...
http://www.westmarine.com/1/1/1862-winch-grease-from-harken.html
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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 02/17/2010 :  20:18:27  Show Profile
The West marine product mentioned above or just about any white lithium grease. Use just a little bit, only a light coating. More grease means more gunk & dirt later.
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tod
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Response Posted - 02/18/2010 :  06:48:36  Show Profile
Nc, I'm thinking about moving mine as well but am a little uncertain. Can't wait to see your pictures and hear your advice.
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 02/18/2010 :  09:10:47  Show Profile
A can of carbureter cleaner will take off all the old grease. Don't grease the pawls!
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NCBrew
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Response Posted - 02/18/2010 :  09:41:43  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Derek Crawford</i>
<br />A can of carbureter cleaner will take off all the old grease. Don't grease the pawls!
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Thanks:
I have carb cleaner and I'll try that to clean. A friend of mine is a helo mechanic and said to use Lube-a-plate to lube with.

NCBrew
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NCBrew
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Response Posted - 02/18/2010 :  09:43:04  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by tod</i>
<br />Nc, I'm thinking about moving mine as well but am a little uncertain. Can't wait to see your pictures and hear your advice.
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You can go to http://www.blackpearl.vacationinnc.com to see what I have done so far.

MCbrew
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farrison
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Response Posted - 02/18/2010 :  10:09:39  Show Profile
Most likely your winches are made by Lewmar. But even if they are not, Lewmar sells a winch maintenance kit that includes grease, oil, how-to booklet and new springs for the pawls. Search on old posts about disassembling the winches, especially if they are re-attached to the boat. The old posts will talk about cutting a hole in the bottom of a box so you can put it arround the winch to catch parts from going over the side.

Paul
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Even Chance
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Response Posted - 02/18/2010 :  13:25:48  Show Profile
Patrick, I think you would benefit from making friends at the nearest West Marine or other boat chandlery. I often walk into the store with parts in my hands and a puzzled expression on my face, and the good folks there take me by the hand to the proper aisle. Yes, I know that Defender is cheaper and that anything with marine on it is three times the price. Service is worth something -- having someone with a face who can answer my stupid questions is valuable. Many of the questions you've been asking have their answers at your local boat store.
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piseas
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Patrick, that is a really nice journal. You can do so much with a Mac-although wish I had one. My daughter has one and did this on [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU3czmq08es"]YouTube[/url]. My son filmed it.
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