Disassemble winches to thoroughly clean and regrease, replacing pawls and springs if necessary. If winches don’t spin smoothly when not under load, they may be due for a thorough cleaning.

Clean and flush all deck hardware, and make sure cars move smoothly on travelers and tracks. McLube’s One Drop ball bearing conditioner can help things run smoothly. Check all deck hardware, including rope clutches, blocks and winches, to make sure