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--- rini:winch_notes [2009/04/19 04:00]
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+++ rini:winch_notes [2009/04/19 04:09] (current)
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+Obviously, the winches should be grease to lessen wear.  As well, the rear winches apparently have a tendency to loosen from their mounts over time.
 ===== Halyard Winch =====
-Halyard winch is held together not by the single top mounted flat-head screw, but by a C-clip that the screw and cap cover.  To service the winch:
+Halyard winch is held together not by the single top mounted flat-head screw, but by a C-clip that the screw and cap cover.  Five nuts inside the cabin hold the winch in place.
+To service the winch:
   * Remove the top screw and cap.
   * Carefully place a length of duct tape on the C-clip to prevent it from flying away.
   * Gently pry the C-clip off with a small flat head screw driver.
-  * Slide winch elements off shaft- careful not to lose an internal washer.
+  * Slide winch elements off shaft together- careful not to lose an internal washer.
+  * Apply grease to all wearable parts, washers, and bottom teflon bearing plates.
 ===== Rear Winches =====
 Rear winches are held together by a single top flat-head screw.
+Port side winch is held to the mount by 4 flat head counter-sunk screws.
+Starboard side winch is held to the mount by 1 counter sunk flat head screws and 3 counter sunk socket head cap screws (Allen wrench screws).
+To service the rear winches:
+  * Carefully remove the top screw.
+  * Slide all elements of the winch off the shaft and bring together inside the cockpit.
+  * Once safe, separate the elements and apply grease to all wearable parts, washers, and bottom teflon bearing plates.
+  * Check that shaft mounting screws are properly tightened.

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