A few days back the winch that we use to bring up the dinghy gave up the ghost, in other words, it would not turn. With today being very calm day on the water we decided it was the perfect day to take care of this task. So Paul researched online, we both watched a video and proceeded to take apart the winch. Not an easy task as everything on it seemed to be frozen into place unlike the video where everything came apart so nicely (wonder when it was maintained last, if ever). With combined efforts we managed to take it all apart using the standard cruising tools of cussing, hammering, abusing screwdrivers, wd40, and shear force of will with the occasional coaxing. Cleaning the individual parts was my job and Paul cleaned the gears that remained attached to the boat. Following that Paul oiled the parts that required oil, and I did the greasing of the gears. It was actually fun to help and I learned a thing or two. Mostly we discovered the task was much less daunting when done as a team. We now have a nice working winch. Next we tackle the anchor windlass.
