winch grease

[Appleyard]

I stripped and thoroughly cleaned the winches (barient) on the boat before I left it for the summer in Turkey. I haven't greased them yet as I did not have any grease available so I will take out some and grease them when we return in September.
Is it necessary to use winch grease or can I use a general purpose automotive grease ?. PS I know about not greasing the pawls

 

[sailorman]

I stripped and thoroughly cleaned the winches (barient) on the boat before I left it for the summer in Turkey. I haven't greased them yet as I did not have any grease available so I will take out some and grease them when we return in September.
Is it necessary to use winch grease or can I use a general purpose automotive grease ?. PS I know about not greasing the pawls

winch grease is "tacky" & you dont need much of it as opposed to motor types that are smooth to the touch

 

[Blue5]

Raminol do a grease for winches, from memory about £12 for a tub, certainly better value than the tubes from winch manufacturers.

 

[Vara]

I'd buy a tube of the proper grease, it lasts so long price really isn't an issue, I've used two tubes in 40 years.

Oh and don't forget don't get any grease on the pawls

 

[Appleyard]

I'd buy a tube of the proper grease, it lasts so long price really isn't an issue, I've used two tubes in 40 years.

Oh and don't forget don't get any grease on the pawls

Thanks fellas I will get a tube of the right stuff.

And thanks Vara for reminding me not to grease the pawls...