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clayC
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Initially Posted - 01/26/2006 : 20:00:18

I think I need to service my winches, any one have any advise? like should I put a kit into them or what kind of grease should I use? I am not real good at net surfing, I can only find where to buy them nothing on how to take care of them.

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Clay C

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John G-
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Response Posted - 01/26/2006 : 20:34:21

Unfortunately all the easy to get to exploded views of the winch on the web seem to be gone but I did find this 51 page [url="http://www.lewmar.com/pdfs/Winch_Service_Manual.pdf"]Lewmar service manual.[/url] It a large PDF file and the tools you need is on page 15 and servicing the #7 winch is down on page 30. You could just print those pages.
If you are going to service the winch on the water here is a tip. Take a cardboard box and cut a hole in the bottom. Fit the box over the winch and tape it down. This will keep any “flying” parts in the box and not in the water. I do it even if the boat is out of the water so I am not hunting for springs in the gravel of the boat yard.
I do remember a thread where one member said all he did was squirt WD40 in the winch till it ran out and wouldn’t think of opening his winches. I think that is OK for mid-season touch up but I recommend a good servicing at least every other year.

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djn
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Response Posted - 01/26/2006 : 21:19:50

Hi Clay, I just mounted a pair of #7 on my cabin top. If they are the plastic ones, there really not service, just grease. I don't know that type of grease to use. I do know that the grease that is in them now acts more like frozen molases when the temp goes down below 30. Cheers.

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Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 01/26/2006 : 21:39:09

I service my Lewmar #7 winches when they sound or feel 'odd' or 'different', which takes several years after servicing. I use Amsoil waterproof lithium grease. (sort of like a light wheel bearing grease.) I've been told it's very good about not absorbing water. Most any boat trailer wheel bearing grease should work OK.

-- Leon Sisson

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Response Posted - 01/27/2006 : 03:17:39

Lewmar #7's are a plastic base W/ 2 paws and springs at the bottom and at the top, you don't need a box on these just take the clip off the top by finger nail, and remove the drum. Whipe off any grease and gunk that has been caked up over the years, Next get a can of WD40 and spray them down to clean any grease that is left. Take care of the paws and springs, clean them out good w/ WD40 and re oil with a house hold oil not grease. At he base that is still attached to the boat there will be a moon shaped key, remove this and re grease lightly, by this I mean put a dime sized lump of grease in your hand or on a paper towel, then coat the shaft, do this on the main shaft also and put the casing back on, replace the c-clip and you are done for the next year. This will take you 10 min a winch every year, If you put grease in the paws and springs they will stick, this can cause more problems down the road with the paws sticking and the line comming back and causing a jam or override.

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Response Posted - 01/27/2006 : 09:21:26

Hi Clay, Try typing the following web address
www.pyacht.com click left hand column on mod#6,7,8. There is a printable exploded view with part #'s.

Val on the hard DAGNABIT # 3936 Patchogue, N.Y.

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clayC
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Response Posted - 01/27/2006 : 11:34:38

As always I have recived the information i need, Thank you all so much. I guess I should have asked before I removed the winch from my cabin top! Oh well I have four more I will leave in place with the card board protection. I read a post here some time ago about losing a part over board so I waited untill the boat was out of the water. These things are gummed up, two of the five had no ratchet.

Thank you for all your help

Clay C

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DanM
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Response Posted - 01/28/2006 : 09:09:33

Likewise, Clay. I wasn't seeing much improvement by just removing the screw and spraying into my cabintop halyard winch. I'm glad you asked and got this advice. I printed this post and the pyacht schematic for my spring pre-launch projects book.
Here is the full address of the parts explosion from Val's post:
www.pyacht.net/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/online-store/scstore/h-lewmar_winch_parts_678.htm?L+scstore+xkpq8785ff92ca92+1138480393

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tinob
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Response Posted - 01/28/2006 : 15:49:46

Nice job Dan, Mind explaining how you brought that material here. I'm sure it's too complicated for me to understand but I'll give it my best.

Right mouse clicking is my downfall.

Val on the hard DAGNABIT # 3936 Patchogue ,N.Y.

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mmac
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Response Posted - 01/29/2006 : 02:11:42

Clay,
I serviced mine last spring using a $25 Lewmar Service Kit from West Marine. It came with pawls, springs, grease and instructions.

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DanM
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Response Posted - 01/29/2006 : 09:02:32

Val, I'm using MS Windows Explorer. I started with your link, but the opening page table on the left didn't immediately have your selection. I clicked on the manufacturer index, selected Lewmar, then standard winches, then followed your lead.
When the right page opened, I dragged the mouse over the page address in my browser window to highlight it. Then click the browser Edit, select "Copy", which puts whatever you highlighted in your clipboard. You won't see any confirmation. Then you can leave or minimize and go to where you want to insert the text in whatever word processor you use or, for example, this message box. Put your cursor on the place you want to start your insert, click your Edit and select "Paste". That should do it. In the future, when you get comfortable with that you can use the standard Windows shortcut keys that appear in the Edit dropdown box, <Ctrl>-C and <Ctrl>-V.

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