I just bought a used hunter 25' 1974 for my husband and my self. We took her out and the things you put the rope around and it sound like you are winding a clock is jambed on the left sind otf the boat. It is on the side right about mid way to help get the front sail up, with out getting blisters on your hands. The one on the right works grea, but the ont just turns ans doesnot take up the slack and I have no clue the right name . all I know is it does not work and Ineed a new one. Thank you for your time for this silly lerr. I am new at this. this was the first time I was on a bot and had to work on it. HELP if you can. Sincerely Elizabeth E-mail Address-Zizibeth@aol.com
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Wench?
Elizabeth, Sounds like you are describing a wench. Have you called where ever you got the boat and asked about the problem? Most dealers and individuals will at least tell you what the problems are/were and should be the best source of advice. Remember that you have to keep pressure on the tail of the line as you crank the wench. If you don't, the wench will turn under the line and the line will not pull the sail up. If the wench turns clockwise with a clicking sound, but not counter clockwise, the wench might be ok. Compare the one you said is malfunctioning with the other and see if there is a difference in the operation without the line attached. . If it is malfunctioning they are generally pretty simple and inexpensive to repair. If you have to replace, finding one that matches the other one will be quite hard and expensive. If you have to repair, I would recomend that you get the manufacturers name and size from the wench. Generally it is cast or fixed to the top of the wench. Then head over to your closest Boat US, West Marine or another similar store in your area. Before your sailing career is over you will make many trips to this store so find one you like. Get a kit to rebuild that brand of wench. They generally cost around $35. Follow the directions closely, especially when assembling, and be careful that you don't lose any of the parts during disassembly or reassembly. If it is malfunctioning it is probably a broken or slipped spring or a pawl improperly installed from an earlier rebuild. While you are at the store it might be a good investment to find a basic sailing fundamentals book. One that is appropriate for your purposes would only cost $10-$15 and would help you master the workings of the boat. Good luck with your new hobby and let us know how the wench problem turns out. Les s/v Mutual Fun
Elizabeth, Sounds like you are describing a wench. Have you called where ever you got the boat and asked about the problem? Most dealers and individuals will at least tell you what the problems are/were and should be the best source of advice. Remember that you have to keep pressure on the tail of the line as you crank the wench. If you don't, the wench will turn under the line and the line will not pull the sail up. If the wench turns clockwise with a clicking sound, but not counter clockwise, the wench might be ok. Compare the one you said is malfunctioning with the other and see if there is a difference in the operation without the line attached. . If it is malfunctioning they are generally pretty simple and inexpensive to repair. If you have to replace, finding one that matches the other one will be quite hard and expensive. If you have to repair, I would recomend that you get the manufacturers name and size from the wench. Generally it is cast or fixed to the top of the wench. Then head over to your closest Boat US, West Marine or another similar store in your area. Before your sailing career is over you will make many trips to this store so find one you like. Get a kit to rebuild that brand of wench. They generally cost around $35. Follow the directions closely, especially when assembling, and be careful that you don't lose any of the parts during disassembly or reassembly. If it is malfunctioning it is probably a broken or slipped spring or a pawl improperly installed from an earlier rebuild. While you are at the store it might be a good investment to find a basic sailing fundamentals book. One that is appropriate for your purposes would only cost $10-$15 and would help you master the workings of the boat. Good luck with your new hobby and let us know how the wench problem turns out. Les s/v Mutual Fun
winch?
yikes! in my dictionary, winches and wenches are two different different animals. pulley things indeed.
yikes! in my dictionary, winches and wenches are two different different animals. pulley things indeed.
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THANK YOU JOHN FARNSWORTH AND LES. I KNOW IT IS A WENCH! I WILL TRY AND FIND A GOOD BOOK TO READ UP ON THIS SAILING STUFF. THANK YOU AGAIN, ELIZABETH
THANK YOU JOHN FARNSWORTH AND LES. I KNOW IT IS A WENCH! I WILL TRY AND FIND A GOOD BOOK TO READ UP ON THIS SAILING STUFF. THANK YOU AGAIN, ELIZABETH
clockwise wind
Remember also that your winches need to have the ropes wound around them clockwise. I lot of newer sailers think winches on opposite sides of the boat go in opposite directions Best of luck Leslie and Andy Vanishiing Point
Remember also that your winches need to have the ropes wound around them clockwise. I lot of newer sailers think winches on opposite sides of the boat go in opposite directions Best of luck Leslie and Andy Vanishiing Point
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