Winch lubricant

[Bill18593]

I've checked the archives and can't seem to find posts on what kind of lubricant to use when servicing winches. I've got four Maxwells on our Hunter 25.5 that are in need.Any suggestions?Thanks in advance.

 

[Gord May]

lube'

From the Maxwell Winch Maintenance Guide: http://www.maxwellmarine.com/support_maintenance.phpRECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS: Gearbox Oil (Windlass'): SAE 90, (e.g. Shell Omala 320, Castrol Alpha SP 320). Mainshaft and bearing: Marine grease, lithium based or lithium complex based, (e.g. Duckhams Keenol, Castrol LMX). Do not use soap-based grease. Above deck components: CRC 3097 sprayHTHGord May

 

[Warren M]

Maxwell winches

I have Maxwell 2 speed 20's and 23ST's on my Hunter 28.5. I generally use white lithium for the gears and races and a spray lube like Boeshield t-9, WD40, etc. for everything else. Seems to work well.Not sure it makes any difference, but the info provided by Gord below seems to refer to the anchoring winches/windlasses currently made by Maxwell, not the sheet winches that they no longer make.