I have a '77 C-22 swing keel that I am slowly restoring as I can afford to. I am going to be replacing the turning ball, keel cable, hose and clamps this spring with the Catalina Direct kit. My question is, should I also replace the original winch? It appears to work fine. Just has a little rust. And it is mounted firmly.
Having said that, I can't really tell if there are some hidden problems. Is it better just to replace it before something fails? I would rather not spend the $200 for a new one unless absolutely necessary.
Thanks for any advice or suggestions!
Having said that, I can't really tell if there are some hidden problems. Is it better just to replace it before something fails? I would rather not spend the $200 for a new one unless absolutely necessary.
Thanks for any advice or suggestions!