Artur Piotrowski
Burlington, Ct
Boat Name: Spirit
Model/Year: C22 1986
Hull No. 13485
Hailing Port: Bantam, Ct |
 07/01/2004 7:49 PM Pacific Time
Hi everyone.
I recently purchased a pair of Lewmar #16 ST winches as replacement for 2 original winches on my C22. I took the old ones off but I'm not sure if I know enough to install new ones. In the manual they talk about applying "bedding compound" to the under side of the winch base. They don't specify what product or product type should be used. I thought about 3M marine sealer. Could someone point me into right direction?
Thanks.
-Art
Spirit #13485 |
Ken Palmer
Franklin, TN.
Boat Name: "Last Penny"
Model/Year: 1981
Hull No. 10475
Hailing Port: PPYC |
07/01/2004 9:16 PM Pacific Time
3M 4200 remember to dry mount and mast off the area before applying. Makes for a neater job and easier clean-up |
Dick King
Melbourne, FL
Boat Name: Twilight Zone
Model/Year: Sport/2005
Hull No. 15546
Hailing Port: Melbourne, FL |
07/02/2004 6:06 AM Pacific Time
Art - You can use any good marine sealant. The main idea is to seal all the holes you drill in the coaming to mount the winch base. You want to prevent moisture from getting into the plywood core under the surface fiberglas.. I once saw a winch pad after a winch had been torn out by the roots during a collision. There was just a black nasty-looking hole, where the winch had been. It was not a pretty sight. |
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07/02/2004 6:24 AM Pacific Time
I agree with Dick. I replace mine with Harken winches a year ago. I use Lexel (co-polymer) sealant because you can buy it at you local hardware store and because it never really drys but is always thick, sticky and waterproof. Lexel even goes on wet surfaces. You can a couple shots of my new winches and cleats at www.leachs.com.
Robert |
Artur Piotrowski
Burlington, Ct
Boat Name: Spirit
Model/Year: C22 1986
Hull No. 13485
Hailing Port: Bantam, Ct |
07/02/2004 6:41 AM Pacific Time
Thank you guys. I will be on my way to local Home Depot store to see what they can offer.
Have a great weekend sailing.
-Art
Spirit #13485 |
