How to service a Lewmar winch on a sailboat

In this episode, we service our Lewmar 30 winches on our Hunter 326 sailboat. For this we used; a screwdriver, hammer, bucket, brass wire brush, de-greaser, Lewmar winch oil, and Lewmar winch grease.
This is one of our annual service items that keep Starjewel shipshape.
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[@webstuf]

Thanks for this video and all the other how-to's!

[@Unwrittentimeline]

Glad you're enjoying them.

[@sailboatshellesseasailing4567]

Thanks do much! This was such a clear explanation.

[@Unwrittentimeline]

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@kevinclark9513]

Thanks a clear and helpful video.

[@Unwrittentimeline]

You're welcome. Glad we could help. Thanks for watching!

[@TheTruthteller9147]

Is it ok to use a cleaning solvent on the gears?... or bad idea?.

[@Unwrittentimeline]

You can use most solvents on the metal gears. Just remember to grease or lube before you put back together.

[@ken2633]

I got same h326. Thinking of servicing my Winches. Can I use light machine oil and marine grease instead of the Lewmar winch oil & grease?
Ok inspired by what you've done, I drove to my boat, dismantle and bring home both Lewmar 30 winches and service them. Following your steps, it's easy as ABC. Thank you ☺️😍

[@Unwrittentimeline]

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the video.
In a pinch you could use something like sewing machine oil for the pawls. The problem is the oil is so light it will evaporate fairly quickly. If you dont have the recommended oil for the pawls something like heavier gear oil or bike chain oil may be handy. Those two will last longer than sewing machine oil and still be thin enough for full operation of the pawls.
Using sewing machine oil won't damage the pawls by itself but you may notice you need to service them sooner.
A good machine grease will work to replace the manufacturer grease in a pinch. But I can't say for sure how well unless I knew which specific one you were using. You may have to service more often if they thicken quicker or wash off quicker.
Hope this helps.

[@ken2633]

Question, how tight or loose should the "crown" be? There are 6 springs under it, so if I tighten the 3 screws, the springs gets fully compressed, if I slacken the 3 screws, there's give which means thicker rope could be grip in the "crown". So do I tighten or slacken the 3 screws?

[@Unwrittentimeline]

Good question. The screws should be tightened down to compress the upper and lower crowns together. When assembled the springs should still have enough movement to take the designed line diameter.
You dont want to undertighten them to try and take larger line diameter. That can result in the screws wearing out the threaded holes.

[@ken2633]

@@Unwrittentimeline Thank you ☺️

[@cheesefrogsnail]

thank you, the central shat must be greased as well.