[Public-list] Winch Grease

[Meinhold, Michael J]

Thanks to all for the advice on winch grease .
I plan to take some pictures and will send them to George for posting.
Maybe we can put up a page on winch maintenance on www.alberg30.org.

Mike
#272

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org]On Behalf Of C.B. Currier
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Clean the winch by disassembling and soaking in kerosene.
After a day or two or more if you like,  clean with rag scrubbing if
necessary.
Use not the west grease but the Lewmar winch grease.
Yes it costs but it is the best formulated for addressing the unique
nature of winch lubrication.

I was told this by one of the older & better known riggers here in
annapolis. He applys this technique to every winch he services.

-- 
C.B. Currier
Infinity #57
Daybreak #458


Meinhold, Michael J said:
> Yes, I got the Barient apart and it has caged roller bearings.
> I will clean with mineral spirits, rinse and regrease.
>
> Haven't got the SouthCoast apart yet. I presume the winch handle is my
> screwdriver for the slot on top?
>
> Can I get Teflon grease from an Auto Supply?
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org]On Behalf Of sousa, stephen
> (ENG)
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 11:19 AM
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> Subject: RE: [Public-list] Winch Grease
>
>
> Mike,
>
> The bronze style with spade winch handle do not have bearings. If you have
> a
> bearing in your winches, which I think the Barients do, I have the same
> winch with a bearing. If you have bearings the grease is truly lubricating
> the unit.
>
> I would recommend looking at PY Yachts for grease as well, since West
> bought
> out Boat U.S. Retail their prices have gone up significantly. As John
> mentioned, light oil on pawls and a good Teflon grease would work well. I
> tried the West brand winch grease and do not care for it. I have also used
> auto lithium grease. I am sure other on the list will have
> recommendations.
>
>
> Stephen
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: public-list-bounces at alberg30.org
> [mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Meinhold, Michael J
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 11:02 AM
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> Subject: RE: [Public-list] Winch Grease
>
> I have Barient 22's and what I assume are the original "SouthCoast"
> winches.
>
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org]On Behalf Of sousa, stephen
> (ENG)
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 10:59 AM
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>
>
> Mike,
>
> Which winches do you have on the boat?
>
> Stephen
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Meinhold, Michael J
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 10:51 AM
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>
> I know I am being cheap again, but can anyone reccomend a grease for the
> winches that costs less than $11 for 3.5 oz? That's what West Marine wants
> for their lithium grease. I'll pay it if it's truly marinized grease!
>
> Mike
> Rinn Duin #272
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