Easy job! Just make sure you put EVERYTHING in the bucket. It is so easy to loose one small part and then the Winch is useless until you can replace the missing part. Guess how I know! Fair Winds
Kia Ora team Aquarius, by far the best electric winch is an Anderson, you won’t like the price but you check them out, they are the RollsRoyce of electric winches. Mine is about 12 years old now and gives no trouble, I just wish I could afford one for the other side! Rog
I like the winches I have. So far, knock on wood, they have not been a problem! But, they need a bit of maintenance now and then. All the best, and hope you get your Anderson winch for the Other side. Ken
Nice job Ken. You didn’t mention it but be sure to not get grease on the pawls. It can make them stick which screws the winch operation. Pawl oil only. Cheers
I used Lithium grease. I didn't have the specialized grease from Lewmar, but I would suggest using it if you have it. If you're not making a video of the process, it should only take about 30 minutes to complete the service and do a really good job of cleaning the parts. So, you can do it every year or so, and the type of grease you use would probably not make much difference. But, I am sure some marketing weeny could give you all the reasons why you need to use the most expensive grease on the shelf. Ken
Is the electric part of the winch a convenience or necessary? I guess I mean is a normal fit adult able to operate it manually for what ever duties it may be called on to accomplish?
The electric winch came with the Amel SM2K originally, and I just like things to work properly. Everything electric on a boat is a luxury, and yes you can still power the winch by arm power. More fun for me to just press the button, even more fun for me to watch the crew grind! :)
@@SailingAquarius yes, understood. I was just wondering whether it was a safety issue to have to depend on electrics. The Amel is on my short list. I just worry about all the electric motors. Winches, furlers, bow thrusters, etc...
If you take care of them properly, they should work fine. And, yes, some I carry spares. What sometimes confuses me is people say that hydraulics are better, and in some places they truly are better. But, I would like to add, what is moving the liquid in that hydraulic piece of equipment. It's an electric motor. I like the fact that I don't have two systems, the Hydraulics and the electric motor. Regarding, safety issue.. All the electric winches can be turned manually, and all the furling motors have manual back ups as well. The SM2K and the 54 are great live aboard circumnavigation machines. Not a huge fan of the 50 because the blade rudders don't have any protection, and a ketch rig gives you more flexibility when the going gets tough. There are so many sailors with so many different opinions when it comes to boats, so just take this as one datapoint on a chart. Fair Winds
I've been watching various Sailing Channels for about 7 years - the one thing that is crystal clear is that boat maintenance is a constant chore. Maybe it's the editing for content production - as nobody films solitaire card games - All I know is that I'd never buy a boat.
Yes, but houses, and cars also need a lot of maintenance. If you live on that boat, it does take more maintenance than a house, That is true, but, there are more benefits as well.
One more great lesson on caring for what helps you. Thanks for sharing your know-how, Captain! My best!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another example of Captain Ken doing a Super Job on his “Baby”👍 Continue to Stay Safe and Enjoy 😎
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Absolutely Great Job
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Thanks Captain Ken.... always look forward to your Tuesday Videos...
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Great job. I will have to do it soon back to Koriolys.
Fair winds / Alain
Easy job! Just make sure you put EVERYTHING in the bucket. It is so easy to loose one small part and then the Winch is useless until you can replace the missing part. Guess how I know! Fair Winds
I noticed you have a lot of tools you always have out when you're working but the one tool I see the most is the glass of beer...lol
That was water to use for cleaning. I would never drink on the job!
Thanks. Great Video !
Glad you liked it!
Kia Ora team Aquarius, by far the best electric winch is an Anderson, you won’t like the price but you check them out, they are the RollsRoyce of electric winches. Mine is about 12 years old now and gives no trouble, I just wish I could afford one for the other side! Rog
I like the winches I have. So far, knock on wood, they have not been a problem! But, they need a bit of maintenance now and then. All the best, and hope you get your Anderson winch for the Other side.
Ken
Nice job Ken. You didn’t mention it but be sure to not get grease on the pawls. It can make them stick which screws the winch operation. Pawl oil only. Cheers
You are correct Andy! Thanks for the comment!
Kia Ora, thank you very much for this very interesting video. Wish you both a nice time in Jeddah With warm regards your virtuell friend Siegmar
Thanks Siegmar! Hope we are in the same country someday!
Where was the admiral? ❤
I have entombed the Admiral in a thumbnail. You'll just have to be happy with me until Friday. Captain Ken
@@SailingAquarius 🥳😀
What kind of grease did you use?
I used Lithium grease. I didn't have the specialized grease from Lewmar, but I would suggest using it if you have it. If you're not making a video of the process, it should only take about 30 minutes to complete the service and do a really good job of cleaning the parts. So, you can do it every year or so, and the type of grease you use would probably not make much difference. But, I am sure some marketing weeny could give you all the reasons why you need to use the most expensive grease on the shelf. Ken
Is the electric part of the winch a convenience or necessary? I guess I mean is a normal fit adult able to operate it manually for what ever duties it may be called on to accomplish?
The electric winch came with the Amel SM2K originally, and I just like things to work properly. Everything electric on a boat is a luxury, and yes you can still power the winch by arm power. More fun for me to just press the button, even more fun for me to watch the crew grind! :)
@@SailingAquarius yes, understood. I was just wondering whether it was a safety issue to have to depend on electrics. The Amel is on my short list. I just worry about all the electric motors. Winches, furlers, bow thrusters, etc...
If you take care of them properly, they should work fine. And, yes, some I carry spares. What sometimes confuses me is people say that hydraulics are better, and in some places they truly are better. But, I would like to add, what is moving the liquid in that hydraulic piece of equipment. It's an electric motor. I like the fact that I don't have two systems, the Hydraulics and the electric motor. Regarding, safety issue.. All the electric winches can be turned manually, and all the furling motors have manual back ups as well. The SM2K and the 54 are great live aboard circumnavigation machines. Not a huge fan of the 50 because the blade rudders don't have any protection, and a ketch rig gives you more flexibility when the going gets tough. There are so many sailors with so many different opinions when it comes to boats, so just take this as one datapoint on a chart. Fair Winds
I've been watching various Sailing Channels for about 7 years - the one thing that is crystal clear is that boat maintenance is a constant chore. Maybe it's the editing for content production - as nobody films solitaire card games - All I know is that I'd never buy a boat.
Yes, but houses, and cars also need a lot of maintenance. If you live on that boat, it does take more maintenance than a house, That is true, but, there are more benefits as well.
Nothing cheap in the world of marine repair.
Yes, but a winch usually last forever!