I usually use the Harken on port winches and the Lewmar on starboard winches.
Or is it the other way around?
Seriously, they're both good. I think it's more important to not over-apply
the grease than which grease you use. More is not necessarily better when
greasing winches. Excess grease may collect in pawl pockets or run out on the
deck.
I think I prefer the Lewmar simply because it's a lighter color. In the Deep
South, I worry more about the grease getting hot in the sun and running out of
the winches. Niether the Harken or Lewmar seems to do that. But should it
run, I'd rather the lighter color on the gelcoat.
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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> From: Chuck S <cscheaf...@comcast.net>
>To: cnc-list CNC boat owners <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
>Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 9:19 PM
>Subject: Stus-List Winch grease, Harken or Lewmar?
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>
>
>Thought I'd ask the experts, "Which winch grease is better to service my 1989
>Barient (aluminum drum) winches?" 21, 27, 28
>
>Harken synthetic? Black, waterproof, non-aging. 3.5 oz for $12.89
>
>Lewmar Multi-Purpose? Tan, Calcium-sulphonate based, like
Lubriplate AA 3.5 oz for $15.49
>
>
>
>Chuck
>Resolute
>1990 C&C 34R
>Atlantic City, NJ
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