Essential items to ensure your Harken winches perform as they should. You should service your winches at least once during the pre season, however, twice a season is best if your boat lives in salt water. If you race your boat hard, you may want to maintain your winches before every regatta. Keep your winches clean and operating smoothly by flushing frequently with fresh water. Check pawls and springs, bearings, gears, and spindles for signs of wear and corrosion.
Harken's exclusive Pawl Oil is designed to keep both springs and pawls operating smoothly after hard racing. Pawl Oil is a vital remedy to have at hand when servicing your winches and checking them for signs of wear and corrosion something that should be done at least once during the preseason, and twice if your boat is kept in salt water.