Good simple video, thanks. In the same boat with the shorts(and Tee's) I'll have something nice on and in the spur of the moment decide to fix/clean/paint something and yeah, there's another set buggered. I've got a whole bunch of "work clothes" now
Great video! Andersen winches are the bees knees as far as I'm concerned, so much easier to let out line that is under pressure compared to the other winches I've tried, none of that "jumping" due to sandpaper-style winch drums. Also, very kind to the cover on lines as well. Love them.
I do it almost exactly the same, so good to know I've been doing it right all these years, although you use a lot more pawl oil than I do. I use only a drop or two on each pawl.
On my Harkens you can't flip a ratchet gear over like that, they're not symmetrical. If you flip it, the pawls will skip and the winch handle will injure somebody....
Practical Sailor's grease testing showed the thicker marine greases were more durable, but it makes my Anderson's "draggy" even in limited amounts. I'm debating switching to a much lighter PTFE grease as the winches in the cockpit are fairly protected. Any comments on lighter / heavier grease?
Thank you for putting this together. Some good tidbits on what will work better overtime. Thanks!
Love the big arrows on top
Thanks again Shayne and Anna. It’s like having a good friend help me work on my Catana. :)
You are welcome! So glad you find our work helpful Dana
Good simple video, thanks. In the same boat with the shorts(and Tee's) I'll have something nice on and in the spur of the moment decide to fix/clean/paint something and yeah, there's another set buggered. I've got a whole bunch of "work clothes" now
Thanks for the video, I've seen a few winch teardowns and this was top grade, but, I gave it a thumbs up for the trousers bit.
What clean shorts? The struggle is real lads 😅
Great video! Andersen winches are the bees knees as far as I'm concerned, so much easier to let out line that is under pressure compared to the other winches I've tried, none of that "jumping" due to sandpaper-style winch drums. Also, very kind to the cover on lines as well. Love them.
Excellent demo/tip's&tricks'.
Awesome, another master class thanks Shayne and team😊
I do it almost exactly the same, so good to know I've been doing it right all these years, although you use a lot more pawl oil than I do. I use only a drop or two on each pawl.
Ok! now to service my soooooo overdue winches.... you may hear the howls of protest as I pull them apart from where you are....
On my Harkens you can't flip a ratchet gear over like that, they're not symmetrical. If you flip it, the pawls will skip and the winch handle will injure somebody....
Practical Sailor's grease testing showed the thicker marine greases were more durable, but it makes my Anderson's "draggy" even in limited amounts. I'm debating switching to a much lighter PTFE grease as the winches in the cockpit are fairly protected. Any comments on lighter / heavier grease?
should make a new retaining clip with the 3D Printer
Aha! That's a good idea
in a perfect world the ideal setup would be to have an ultrasonic cleaner with mineral spirits.
Haha you got in trouble lol