Lewmar Winch Spare Parts Kit - Size 66 to 70
Lewmar Winch Spare Parts Kit - Size 66 to 70 — Product description
Keep Your Lewmar Winches Running Smoothly with the Essential Spare Parts Kit
Nothing disrupts a smooth sail like a gritty or seizing winch. For owners of larger sailboats equipped with Lewmar Ocean Standard winches in sizes 66 to 70, regular servicing is key to peak performance. This dedicated spare parts kit equips you with everything required for a thorough service, helping you tackle wear and tear from salt spray, UV exposure, and heavy use on long passages.
These kits draw from decades of Lewmar engineering expertise, focusing on high-stress components that see the most action during tacking, jibing, or hoisting heavy genoas. By refreshing these parts, you restore the effortless cranking that makes winch handling intuitive and fatigue-free.
What's Inside: Precision Parts for Reliable Operation
Curated for sizes 66 through 70, the kit includes critical replacements like durable pawl springs, pawl buttons, circlips, and specialized grease formulated for marine environments. Seals and bearings prevent water ingress, while O-rings maintain pressure integrity under load. Unlike piecemeal purchases, this all-in-one solution saves time and ensures compatibility—no guesswork involved.
Key Benefits for Serious Sailors
- Extended Winch Lifespan: Proactive servicing cuts downtime and averts costly full replacements.
- Superior Grip and Speed: Fresh pawls and springs deliver crisp ratcheting without slippage.
- Corrosion Resistance: Marine-grade materials withstand harsh conditions, from coastal cruising to offshore racing.
- Easy Field Service: Designed for straightforward disassembly, even without specialized tools.
Step-by-Step Winch Servicing: Pro Tips from the Deck
Servicing your Lewmar winch takes under an hour with basic tools—a screwdriver set, pliers, and rags. Start by easing the winch handle out and removing the top cap. Clean the drum thoroughly with fresh water and a soft brush to evict salt crystals. Disassemble the feeder arm and pawl pockets, replacing any worn parts from the kit. Apply Lewmar-specific grease sparingly to bearings for that signature silky action.
- Secure the boat in calm waters or on a mooring.
- Strip down methodically, photographing each step for reassembly.
- Inspect the baseplate and center stem for cracks—early detection saves sails.
- Reassemble torque to spec, avoiding over-tightening that binds the mechanism.
- Test under load with a halyard before trusting it with sheets.
Pro tip: Service annually or after every 50 hours of heavy use. In high-UV areas, check drum polish for pitting, as it affects rope grip.
Maximize Performance: Ongoing Winch Care Strategies
Beyond the kit, integrate daily habits like rinsing with fresh water post-sail and storing handles plugged in to block debris. For racing setups, flush with biodegradable solvent quarterly to purge embedded grit. Pair with Lewmar's self-tailing jaws inspection to ensure jaws conform perfectly to modern braided lines—mismatched setups lead to chafe and failures.
Owners report winches feeling "factory fresh" post-service, with noticeably reduced handle effort on big boats where every ounce counts.
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Winch Spare Parts Kit - Size 66 to 70
Service your Lewmar winch with all the parts you need in this one kit.
Compatible With:
- Ocean Standard winches - size 66 to 70
*Sold as an Individual
SKU: NVN-96166
MPN: 48000018
UPC: 743683010996
Technical specifications
| Brand | Lewmar |
| Model | Lewmar Winch Spare Parts Kit - Size 66 to 70 |
| SKU / MFR# | 96166 |
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