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.  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 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.