I have wondered if yearly maintenance was normal.
In 2017 Windburn covered over 2,000 nm, almost all racing. We keep the heavy #1 up to at least 18 knots, sometimes with gusts to 22+. Overall there is a lot of use of the winches. When under heavy load the winches are easier to use with yearly maintenance. Not much different under lighter winds. Michael Brown Windburn C&C 30-1 Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2018 13:04:28 -0400 From: dwight veinot <dwight...@gmail.com> You guys seem to have lube problems with you winches that i have not experienced. My winches have been cleaned and lubed only once in 15 years and they work and sound just fine. Last time about 5 years ago I used Harken white winch grease and Harken winch pawl oil. Still worin smooth and sounding good. Maybe i am just lucky all Barient winches
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