Sounds like a good solution. To get the same effect at the dock, you could probably run a line (jib sheet might be a good candidate) between the two winches and tighten it up just enough to hold them in place.
Sam 35-3 Scoundrel (f/k/a Spanish Dancer) SF On Fri, Jul 22, 2016 at 5:53 AM, robert via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Yesterday, I discovered a simple way to loosen really tight (possibly > seized) Allen screw(s) in my Barient 22 B model winches....I thought about > attempting it on the mooring but it was too hot and too nice a day to waste > servicing winches that were not preventing me from sailing. I soaked both > screws with Liquid Wrench and went sailing. > > Later in the afternoon, my 135% sheeted close hauled in 12 knts true, the > winch looked pretty 'locked up' so I went below and got my 3/16" Allen key > and with a twist, the Allen screw turned. Tacked, and the port screw > loosened. > > A strap wrench would be a useful tool to have for this purpose....I have > one.....thought it was on the boat but can't find it. > > Not as nice a sailing day here today.....my winches might get serviced. > > Rob Abbott > AZURA > C&C 32 - 84 > Halifax, N.S. > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! >
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