EasyLock Midi Rebuilds?

[Mestelmr]

Hi everyone! My Pearson 31-2 EasyLock Midi clutches are not holding very well. Does anyone have any experience rebuilding these or suggestions where to reach out to for parts, manuals, etc? I'm having a hard time finding anything useful doing online searches for the model EasyLock model that I have.

Thanks in advance!

 

[rgranger]

Are you sure it is the clutch? How old are your lines?

 

[dmax]

These guys have some parts (rigrite is generally expensive but has hard to find parts), though you'd have to weigh that against going with new ones (Garhauer Marine clutches are a good value): Easylock Replacement Handles

Also, as rgranger says, the condition of your lines matters as well - does the right-most one hold better than the others (it looks newer).

 

[Mestelmr]

Are you sure it is the clutch? How old are your lines?

These guys have some parts (rigrite is generally expensive but has hard to find parts), though you'd have to weigh that against going with new ones (Garhauer Marine clutches are a good value): Easylock Replacement Handles

Also, as rgranger says, the condition of your lines matters as well - does the right-most one hold better than the others (it looks newer).

Thanks for the replies! At first I also thought it could be the lines (new boat to us and these are all the halyards/sheets that came with the boat) so ran the right-most line (white w/blue) through the other clutches as it's in the best condition and it slipped as well. The worst is the main sheet clutch which is the second in from the left next to the red handle, which would make sense since it would have the heaviest usage compared to the reef lines and halyards. I'll check out RigRite and see what they have. Would love to fix the existing over buying new if possible since clutches can get expensive but I may be forced into buying new in the end.

 

[kappykaplan]

To me, the lines look too small for the clutches

 

[rgranger]

To me, the lines look too small for the clutches

That is a thought. If you have 3/8 line, try going to 1/2. You could always test a small piece before committing. If that works you get the added bonus of a line that is a little easier on the hands.