Sys Descript WINCHES

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I (Kenn S) plan to clean the 7 Lemar winches on Nevermore and replace, where necessary, the springs & pauls. I will record my plans/observations on this page.

Disclosure: Prior to Dec 08 I never saw the insides of a winch - however after reading the Nevermore's original Lewmar user manual, an internet search and taking apart & reassembling the keel winch I have come to the conclusion; "how hard can it be...?".

Full disclosure: Lemar said that aside from some springs and pauls - there are no replacement parts for these winches - if a part is broken/lost they will gladly sell us a new winch!

I purchased the recommended Lewmar clean/rebuild kit and as soon as we get some warm(er) weekend days I will start. Basic procedure will be to place a box (sans cover) over the winch (to prevent losing flying parts and to avoid getting the surrounding boat surfaces dirty), disassemble and clean according to Lewmar manual - and reassemble. The 5 deck/boom/mast winches are relatively simple and I will start with these. The 2 cockpit winches for the jib sheets are complicated - however by the time I get to them I should be an expert! If anyone has any insights or expertise let me know.

Kenn (781-439-7288)

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