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S&S Swan Maintenance - Main sheet winch for a 411
08 January 2012 - 19:45
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chrisblum
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Main sheet winch for a 411
We will replace the main sheet winch on our 411, which appears to be the original one, with a self-tailing one. It appears that a Lewmar Ocean ST 30 can take the place of the current non self tailing 40. Is this the correct winch, or is a ST 40 required?

The current wedge is in bad shape, and I want to replace it. Any suggestion on what material to use, resp where to get this?

Christian IF 411/028

12 January 2012 - 21:11
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the professor
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Christian
Assume you have two or three parts on your main sheet. With two parts you double the power of the 30, i.e. it corresponds to a 60, with three parts to a 90.
Compare these with your primary winch size.
Best regards
Lars

13 January 2012 - 18:01
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the professor
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PS
Do you mean the wedge under the winch? Suggested material is GRP, a shop doing GRP work can probably find a suitable piece which has to be shaped and painted.
Best regards
Lars
14 January 2012 - 18:44
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chrisblum
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Thank you Lars!

Christian
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