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Can I use McLube™ Sailkote™ to grease my winch?

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Can I use McLube™ Sailkote™ to grease my winch?

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McLube™ Sailkote™ is a great product and you can use this dry lubricant to make sails, hulls and rigging more efficient and last longer.But for winches, we recommend Harken Winch Grease, a special all-temperature grease that is very resistant to salt and fresh water. Can white lithium grease be used on the gears? Probably, but it will not hold up in a marine environment. Harken grease is best because it is a non-aging, high-synthetic lubricant that will resist both salt and fresh water. What parts of a winch get oiled and which get greased? Clean the winch parts with a mild solvent and then lightly grease the gear teeth and roller bearings. Don’t overdo it. Too much grease can pick up dirt, sand, etc. and damage the gears. Make sure you use a synthetic type of grease that is resistant to both salt and fresh water. The pawls (they make the clicking noises as the winch rotates) should be lubricated with a SAE 30 weight oil. Don’t use grease. This heavy lubricant may make the pawls stick

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