I agree. Winches are one of the most neglected pieces of hardware on a
sailboat. I get a lot more work repairing marine heads than I do cleaning and
lubricating winches. A lot of boat owners wait until their winches are
practically seized up before they figure it out.
Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA
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> From: John irvin <john.ir...@rogers.com>
>To: Dennis C. <capt...@yahoo.com>; "cnc-list@cnc-list.com"
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>Sent:
>Subject: RE: Stus-List Winch grease, Harken or Lewmar?
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>The most important thing is to clean and lubricate often.
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>From: Dennis C.
>Sent: 24/01/2014 18:03
>To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>Subject: Re: Stus-List Winch grease, Harken or Lewmar?
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>I usually use the Harken on port winches and the Lewmar on starboard winches.
>Or is it the other way around?
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>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
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>>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
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>>Chuck
>>Resolute
>>1990 C&C 34R
>>Atlantic City, NJ
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