[Public-List] Wire reel winch - information needed

[John Birch]

The Technical Committee Report in "The Desirable & Undesirable 
Characteristics of Offshore Yachts" published post the Fastnet Disaster 
(1979) to wide acclaim concurs with my post pasted below, as does Gord Laco

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My advice, take it off, polish it and put it over the fireplace as a
mantle piece

Had one on Sunstone, brake slipped and broke my wife's glasses when reefing.
Lucky for her, it could have been much more serious. I have heard of jaws,
wrists etc broken when the clutch fails and the winch handle free spins.

Replace it with a regular winch, much safer.

Best

John

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <mahseer at kos.net>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:22 AM
Subject: Re: [Public-List] Wire reel winch - information needed


I have 3 wire reel winches on Mahseer. Each one is different on how the
wire is attached, the one I use for my main outhaul has two grub screws
visable on top of the winch, the second one used for my main halyard has
the screws below the top plate.  This is accessed by removing the circular
spring in the centre and removing the plate.  The locking mechanism is a
clamp arround the base of the winch, do not oil or grease this part or it
will slip.  The third winch that I use for my headsail furling has the
screws accesable from the top.  I have had these since I bought the boat
and do not intend to replace them.  they make the cockpit tidy with no
lines to store when used.  As to the safty of these my winches have not
slipped nor do I keep a winch handle in the top unless I intend to use it.
 When reefing I keep my hand on the winch at all times thus eliminating
any chance of a runaway handle.

  The arguments put forward about broken arms etc is like saying you
should not have a gas engine or propane on board because it might
explode, yes this could happen if you do not follow basic safety
precausions.

john Boor
MAHSEER #380




>
> For the time being, I use the original type of wire reel winch for my
> mainsail halyard.
>
> I have read the threads this site which deal with safety concerns.
>
>
>
> Might anyone have a manual on this winch?
>
> In particular, I am interested in:
>
> 1) how the wire is attached to the drum (So I can remove it briefly and
> re-attach, for a reason I would rather not share!)
>
> 2) how to service/lube it (So I can care for it.)
>
> 3) how the clutch mechanism works (So I have some kind og mental picture)
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance for any assistance.
>
>
>
> David Tessier
>
> A30#319, Trois Bouleaux, Lion's Head, Georgian Bay
>
>
>
> P.s.: Had an enjoyable short cruise last week - 16 hours with little to no
> wind sailing through one night up towards Lonely Island and followed by
> two days lively sail for the return anchoring at Club Island and Wingfield
> Basin on the return trip to Lion's Head.
>
> P.p.s.: Sure made a mistake bringing along my stay sail instead of my
> large drifter.
>
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