⛵ Intermediate sails 👁 4 views

Winch Servicing

🛠 Tools & Materials Needed

Winch grease light winch oil screwdrivers circlip pliers snap ring pliers clean rags parts tray small brush camera/phone for photos

1

Take photos of the winch before disassembly to aid reassembly.
2

Remove the winch handle and any line, then unscrew the top cap.
3

Lift off the drum carefully; the pawls and springs may spring out - work over a tray.
4

Lay all parts out in order on a clean cloth.
5

Clean all parts with a dry cloth or mineral spirits; never use WD-40 on winch internals.
6

Inspect pawls for wear and the flat springs for fatigue cracks; replace if in doubt.
7

Inspect roller bearings or ball bearings for corrosion or roughness.
8

Apply light winch oil to pawls, springs, and bearings.
9

Apply winch grease to gear teeth and the drum shaft.
10

Reassemble in reverse order; test rotation in both directions; drum should spin freely and lock when reversed.