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rini:winch_notes [2009/04/19 04:02]
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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.
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 ===== Halyard Winch ===== ===== 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. ​  
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 +To service the winch:
  
   * Remove the top screw and cap.  ​   * Remove the top screw and cap.  ​
   * Carefully place a length of duct tape on the C-clip to prevent it from flying away.   * 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.   * 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 =====
  
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 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). 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).
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 +To service the rear winches:
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 +  * 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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