Winch Grease

[BobE]

Any ideas on summat more economical than dear old Lewmar's Winch grease?
My old drums rattle somewhat when only oiled and it sure does make a mess of the coamings and coach roof!
Cheers Bob E

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[sailorman]

i normally use a lithium based from your local motor factor @ £3 per 500ml

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[jamesjermain]

The important things are that it should be waterproof (ie non-water-absorbant) and light. Use it very sparingly. I find a tube of Lewmar winch grease goes a very long way so the high cost is not a great burden

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[SlowlyButSurely]

Just as a matter of interest, what's special about Lewar Winch Grease (apart from the price)?

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[Chris_Robb]

Is there any danger of creating an electrolytic cell using a lithium based grease as this is a metal?

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[sailorman]

been doing it for 30+ years so far so good

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[Twister_Ken]

It's certainly convenient, on a nice morning, to be able to sit in the cockpit and plug your shaver into a handy Lewmar, rather than having to crouch like a gibbon in the heads.

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[tome]

I run a small air-freshner from my Lewmars, gives a lovely minty aroma to the cockpit. Only works for a few days after greasing, mind. I got almost 3 years out of my last winches!

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[MainlySteam]

One of the advantages of steel yachts is that you can create lithium ion cells with the grease.

John

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[BobE]

Ken You are always good for a grin you rascal you...
Cheers Bob E..

PS whens the next cruise??

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[Chris_Robb]

No answer to that one!

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[jamesjermain]

It's synthetic, waterproof, lighter than 'ordinary' grease and formulated to work under high load but low speed. I am sure there are non-branded equivalents which cost a lot less, but since a tube of Lewmar's stuff lasts my six winches three or four seasons, I find it more convenient and reassuring to buy what I know is right and hang the extra 10p or whatever per winch per year

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[Robin]

Rich yotties

I bet you don't end for end sheets and halyards either!

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