
07-28-2009
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Originally Posted by WheresTheBrakes
I know there's 2 in a single speed.. I think there's 4 in a 2 speed..
just take it slow, it doesn't explode like a pocketwatch with the back popped off...
the best advice about this I've heard :
cut a hole in the bottom of a shoebox that is larger than the winch..
tape it to the deck, around the winch..
have at it, it'll be tough to lose parts !!
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That's what I did the first time we took ours apart. I'd probably do it again, especially if I was doing it over the water but the truth is that winches aren't gonna fly apart.
That said the only thing that might take flight is a pawl spring.
Taking them apart, cleaning and regreasing them may get them working again but pawl springs are cheap so you might as well replace them while you're at it.
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PalmettoSailor (formerly midlifesailor)
s/v Palmetto Moon
1991 Catalina 36
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