Kinda boring compared to sailing across the Atlantic and Equator, I spent Sunday on winch maintenance.  Since it was getting ready to rain, I couldn’t do any more varnishing, so tear down the winches it was.  I actually haven’t done that in the two years I’ve had Charisma.  I’ve only pulled the drums and greased the bearings.  But, the large, two-speed main winches have been complaining recently (squealing noises), so time to go all the way.  I took pictures as I was removing stuff in the fear I’d never get it all back together.  Lots of gears of different sizes, each of which has a bearing and shaft as well as the main bearings, pawls, springs, etc.  Took about three hours to do one winch.  Had to soak each part in solvent and then brush with a toothbrush to get rid of the old, caked on and hardened grease.  Oh boy, lot’s of fun.