SL 555 Sea Tiger Windlass

[BaltimoreLurker]

I was fortunate to acquire a SL 555 SeaTiger windlass in need of overhauling.* It has sat for some time and I'd like to disassemble, clean and replace any worn parts.* I have the operating and parts list document from the Lewmar website.* But what I don't have is any instruction on disassembly, maintenance and reassembly.

Does anybody have any instructions that might help?* Any tips, tricks or traps I should know about?

Thanks,
Darrell

 

[ARoss]

Here's a thread from another forum that might give you a lead.

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/simpson-lawrence-seatiger-windlass-24892.html

 

[BaltimoreLurker]

ARoss wrote:Here's a thread from another forum that might give you a lead.

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/simpson-lawrence-seatiger-windlass-24892.html

Thanks!* I've seen some of the chatter on that forum but missed this bit.* I love the apparent simplicity of the SL555.* And if it's rugged and dependable enough for those off-the-grid cruisers, it's certainly good enough for me!

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[BaltimoreLurker]

Got some help from John McMaster in Scotland, http://www.slspares.co.uk/

Man, I just love the internet!