Does anyone have a manual for the winches on my Bavaria 34 2007/8 I have 2 different sizes (main sheet and genoa) and I can't remember what make they are.
The last time I went to use the bigger s/b side winch it stopped working, I then loosened the sheet and tried again. Once more it worked for a couple of turns then stopped again. Do most winches work on the same principal? I serviced the winches on my last boat (Dehler 41 DS) but these are a different make. `I will be going down to the boat at the weekend and plan to service said winches, but want to get any consumables before I go.
Sorry it's a bit vague, but just remembered I need to do this.
They'll be Harken winches. You can check which ones you have here: https://www.p2marine.com/documents/harken/harken-winch-identification.pdf
The size is on the top ring. Manuals on Harken.com
Most winches work pretty much the same inside. Once you strip it down, the problem should be fairly obvious. Might just be a broken pawl spring.
Thank you Yngmar