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        <![CDATA[ I'm in the process of upgrading my primary winches (Lewmar 50s) to new Lewmar 54s.  I was limited to the 54s because of the size of the moulded in combing pocket designed to accept the primary winches.  The problem with the old 50s is the old &quot;wavespring&quot; design - no spring loading to grab the lines.  On my 1994 two cabin model, (hull #431) access to the starboard winch base is easy.  There is a teak access plate in the overhead of the aft stateroom which is directly below the winch... ]]>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Re: Primary winch upgrade ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Mission Accomplished. This last weekend, I was able to completely change the winches from 52s to 54s.  Garry, thanks for the advice.  Cutting the inspection port was very easy, even though it was a little dusty.  I had to drill all new holes for the 54s, but that wasn't difficult.  A word of caution to all, however.<br>
            <br>
            We have owned our 42 since it was built, &amp; this was the first time I actually worked on the bolts holding the primary winches to the combings.... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Gary - thank for helping us with that info.  I hope I never need it as they put Lewmar 54s on our boat from new and they seem to be in good shape.  But you never know...<br>
            James Collins<br>
            White Star, #450<br>
            Puerto Vallarta ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Re: Primary winch upgrade ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Thanks Gary.  All of us really appreciate your work.<br>
            Jerry Gagerman<br>
            C-42 # 431<br>
            Current Sea ]]></description>

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			<title><![CDATA[ Re: Primary winch upgrade ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Well, it seems that you will have to add an inspection port under the port primary winch. I would drill some small holes where you think the winch is and then cut a 6&quot; hole and install an inspection port there once the job is finished.<br>
            This is what the factory advises at this time.<div class='signature'>Garry Willis &quot;Breezn&quot; #502</div> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Gerry,  I'm checking with the factory foreman (and others) and will get back to you when I get an answer.<div class='signature'>Garry Willis &quot;Breezn&quot; #502</div> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2006 08:29:28 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[ Thanks to all.  I checked again, and couldn't find any neans of access to the underside of the port primary winch.  This must be particular to the Mk I two cabin model.  I have one of the last built before the switch to Mk II.  <br>
            <br>
            I have used a rotozip before rather than a sawzall to open holes in sealed areas of the boat, &amp; will probably use the same tool to cut into the overhead. Depth control of the cut, as in a router, is easily set.  Will the factory... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Our MkI is a 3 cabin and has a plywood access ports on both sides so not much direct help to you.  I seriously doubt that Catalina bolted the winches in place before assembling the deck and liner so if there is no way to reach the back side it seems likely they embedded an aluminum plate at the winch base and it's been drilled and tapped like for the other deck hardware.  I suggest you try removing the base bolts from above before cutting into the liner.  If they are threaded into an embedded... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ All:  It seem that Garry and Rodney have Mk IIs and Jerry and I have Mk Is and that is the critical difference.  Because on our boats there are no access ports in either galley cabinet nor is there room to reach in from the garage; only about a 1 inch gap.  Sounds like time for the Sawz-All.  Perhaps some older hands on this forum can help  us out on whether the winches are screwed into plates or if we have to cut holes somewhere.<br>
            <br>
            James<br>
            s/v... ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Jerry &amp; James,<br>
            <br>
            There should be an inspection port - as Rodney suggests - to access the nuts for the primary winch on the overhead in the pantry. If not, you should be able to access the nuts from the  &quot;garage&quot; as there is a gap in between the cabinet and overhead. The winch is mounted with an embedded backing plate and thru bolted.<br>
            <div class='signature'>Garry Willis &quot;Breezn&quot; #502</div> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Jerry - Yeah, I have the same on #450.  Hopefully I'll never have to replace the winch but I would welcome input from other two cabin owners on this.<br>
            <br>
            James<br>
            s/v White Star<br>
            Puerto Vallarta ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ Jerry, I don't know if this would apply to your boat but on my 2 cabin MkII, inside the top compartment of the pantry, in the overhead, there is a round screw in access port.  Behind the port are the winch mounting bolts.<div class='signature'>Rodney Kidd,  C-42 #567 Sashay, 2 Cabin Fin, Marina Village, Alameda, CA</div> ]]></description>

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			<description><![CDATA[ I'm in the process of upgrading my primary winches (Lewmar 50s) to new Lewmar 54s.  I was limited to the 54s because of the size of the moulded in combing pocket designed to accept the primary winches.  The problem with the old 50s is the old &quot;wavespring&quot; design - no spring loading to grab the lines.  On my 1994 two cabin model, (hull #431) access to the starboard winch base is easy.  There is a teak access plate in the overhead of the aft stateroom which is directly below the winch... ]]></description>

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