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Ford33
P33
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Model: P33
Vessel Name: Spartina
City: White Stone
State: Va
Mast winch mounting screws
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September 17, 2019, 09:03:40 PM »
I’m thinking of upgrading the mast winches on a 74 p33. I believe they are original Lewmar 16s. Any advice to getting out the 5 mounting screws. I think at this point they might be “weldedâ€. I’ve tried to unscrew them to no avail, before I break something and make it a huge job i’d Rather plan “B†it.
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‘74 P33 The Thoroughbred
“Spartinaâ€
Windmill Point, Va
Dolce_Vita
P323
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Posts: 561
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Model: P323
Vessel Name: Dolce Vita
City: Pasadena
State: MD
Re: Mast winches
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September 19, 2019, 12:37:49 PM »
I've had success using a penetrant, such as PBBlaster, and a cordless impact driver. Got both mast winches off of my P323 that way without breaking anything.
Re-assembled with TefGel on all the screws. Hopefully this will make it easier next time.
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1977 P-323 #42 "Dolce Vita"
with rebuilt Atomic-4
Chance
P323
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P323 Enthusiast
Model: P323
Vessel Name: CHANCE
City: Milwaukee
State: WI
Re: Mast winches
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September 29, 2019, 07:54:23 PM »
On CHANCE hull 10 ,I have also heated the bolts with a small torch. What your doing is expanding the bolts then cooling to break it free. I have done this on the emergency tiller port to break it free after a number years not being open. Also use penetrating oil big screw driver and tap it with hammer as you turn. Sometimes I have try tightening the bolt then back it off . Good Luck Bob K
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