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Proper maintenance is essential for ensuring the reliability and longevity of your boat's winches. It is recommended to service your winches at least once during the preseason to prevent operational failures. For boats that reside in saltwater environments, a maintenance schedule of twice per season is optimal. Competitive racers should consider inspecting and servicing their winches before every regatta to ensure peak performance. Regular care helps keep the mechanisms clean and operating smoothly throughout the sailing season.
Preseason Service: Perform a comprehensive service on all winches at least once before the start of the sailing season.
Saltwater Maintenance: If your vessel operates in saltwater, schedule maintenance twice per season to combat accelerated corrosion.
Racing Preparation: For high-performance racing, inspect and maintain winches prior to every regatta to ensure maximum reliability.
Flushing: Keep winches clean and free of salt buildup by flushing them frequently with fresh water.
Component Inspection: Regularly check pawls, springs, bearings, gears, and spindles for any signs of wear or corrosion.
Specifications
• Brand: Harken
• Reference: BK4519
• Weight: 84.5 g
• Includes: 8 screws 8 mm x 20 mm, 8 plastic washers
• Fits Classic winches: B16 - B46






