servicing

http://www.zinio.com/express?issue=98462368 I would say it is "jolly good" of that fine UK sailing magazine, PBO, to make this stuff available on line. :) Loren

I removed the water heater, etc. so I could get to the steering gear to inspect it. I checked as much of the steering cable as I could and it is in pretty good shape as much as I could tell, no split strands, etc. No excess play in the pulleys although I was surprised that the pulleys did not...

My port sheet winch (Barient 27 self tailing) is getting a bit sticky in the colder weather, the drum doesn't turn freely. I need to service it. I have good info (schematics) in my owners file. I did this with a previous boat, Lewmar 2 speed non self tailing. And Lewmar sent me a service kit...