Keeping your winches clean
Article Abstract:
Winches should be lubricated and cleaned at least once a year to ensure efficient operation of moving parts such as gears, pawls, and bearings. Detailed instructions are provided on disassembling, cleaning, and lubricating all parts.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
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Keeping your winches clean
Article Abstract:
Yearly maintenance is important in keeping a sailboat's winches working properly. Step-by-step instructions are presented for disassembling, degreasing, cleaning, lubricating and reassembling a winch.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1993
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Make a paint-and-polish agenda
Article Abstract:
Instructions are presented for washing down a boat, varnishing brightwork, bottom painting and restoring the gelcoat.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1992
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