Servicing keel winch

Jul 20, 2011
169
1974 Macgregor 22 SoCal - dry storage
Found a few broken strands in the winch cable and since the winch has some surface rust, so might as do the whole thing.

Plan to soak the winch in some rust remover over night. Is there anything I can put on it afterwards to keep the rust away while not interfering with the winch operation?

For the cable, should I get 5/32" 316 s.s. 1x19 cable?
 
Jun 10, 2024
204
Macgregor / Hunter M25 /Hunter 240 Okanagan Lake
Good choice to replace it. We installed a new winch. Never considered electric as the task requires minimal effort for us. Post a pic if you do.