The Harken Winch Service Kit is designed to ensure the optimal performance and longevity of your winches. Regular maintenance is essential to prevent wear and corrosion, ensuring consistent operation during your sailing activities.
- Comprehensive Maintenance: Includes 10 pawls and 20 springs, essential components for winch upkeep.
- Compatibility: Suitable for various Harken winch models, including:
- Radial winches: 2-speed models 15 - 70.2, Rewind, UniPower
- Performa winches: Model 20
- Classic winches: Models B6 - B980
- Custom/racing winches: Model 1000.3
- Maintenance Recommendations: Harken recommends servicing your winches at least once during the preseason. For boats in saltwater, a second mid-season maintenance check is advisable. Racing yachts should inspect their winches before each regatta.
Technical Specifications:
- Materials: High-quality materials ensuring durability and resistance to marine environments.
- Dimensions: Specific dimensions are not provided in the available sources.
- Weight: The weight of the kit is not specified in the available sources.
Additional Information:
- Maintenance Tips: To maintain winch performance, rinse frequently with fresh water to remove dirt and saltwater. Inspect pawls, springs, bearings, gears, and spindles for signs of wear and corrosion.
- Lubrication: Harken advises against greasing pawls and springs. Instead, lubricate them with pawl oil, except for composite bearings.