A forum for discussion of how to rig and tune your boat or kicker to achieve the best sailing performance.
cmagnus4
Deckhand
Posts: 40 Joined: Wed Mar 31, 2010 2:22 amSailboat: MacGregor 26MLocation: Öckerö, Sweden Mac 26M 2010 "TYR" Suzuki 15HP Jeep Wrangler Sahara
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by cmagnus4 Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:52 pm
You are right, it says "Do Not Lubricate".
Just to see what happens if: Having received two new winches I used the old ones for an experiment. I lubricated one with silicone oil and the other with mineral oil - didn't help at all. Also tried sanding the inner surfaces with fine abrasive paper but couldn't notice any difference. Conclusion: My boat needed new winches
Cmagnus
arknoah
Engineer
Posts: 192 Joined: Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:49 amSailboat: MacGregor 25Location: Lexington Park, Maryland
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by arknoah Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:11 am
I remember seeing a great article in Good Old Boat magazine about maintaining winches that was really good. May be worth a look.
Highlander
Admiral
Posts: 5995 Joined: Wed Sep 21, 2005 8:25 pmSailboat: MacGregor 26MLocation: Maccutter26M 2008 75HP Merc. 4/S Victoria BC. Can. ' An Hileanto'ir III '
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by Highlander Wed Jan 25, 2012 6:24 pm
Back home in the old country winchers are gals who like too flatter the boys & are very good Kissers
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Crikey
Admiral
Posts: 1833 Joined: Sun Apr 17, 2011 12:43 pmSailboat: MacGregor 26MLocation: Washago, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada, Earth, Singularity.Suzuki DF60A. Boat name: Crikey!
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by Crikey Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:01 pm
Like Sheilas! Umm .... Admirals!
Catigale
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Posts: 10421 Joined: Fri Jun 11, 2004 5:59 pmSailboat: MacGregor 26XLocation: Admiral .............Catigale 2002X.......Lots of Harpoon Hobie 16 Skiffs....Island 17
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by Catigale Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:18 am
If the old holes line up
seacatcapt
Chief Steward
Posts: 66 Joined: Mon May 04, 2009 7:51 pmSailboat: MacGregor 26MLocation: Richland, WA; 2005 26M 70HP Suzuki
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by seacatcapt Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:36 am
If the old holes line up
And 6. Find a winch that isn't locked up!
Christian
Deckhand
Posts: 34 Joined: Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:02 pmSailboat: MacGregor 26MLocation: Coal City, Il
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by Christian Thu Jan 26, 2012 3:49 pm
What size lewmar winches should I be looking to buy? 6?
Catigale
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by Catigale Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:50 am
Number 6 at about 120 USD I think....
Christian
Deckhand
Posts: 34 Joined: Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:02 pmSailboat: MacGregor 26MLocation: Coal City, Il
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by Christian Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:54 pm
Thanks catigale.
