Yacht Winch Servicing
+ Deck Hardware Servicing
Based in West Sussex, UK.
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Based in Sussex, fully insured and with over 15 years experience in the marine industry,
Yacht Winch Servicing makes winch and deck hardware maintenance a breeze, keeping you and your crew safe,
extending the life of your equipment and ensuring your time out on the water is safe and stress free.
Winches are essential pieces of equipment that need to be serviced regularly to ensure safe operation.
Regular servicing has many other benefits but most importantly, it reduces the risk of catastrophic winch failure which could seriously injure you and/or your crew. Deck hardware is equally as critical.
Contact us today to schedule your maintenance work and let us, help you, stay safe.
Winch Servicing Options
* Prices vary according to winch size + make. Cost of service parts not included - these will be priced separately.
If parts are seized or high levels of corrosion are present, additional labour costs may be applied.
Deck Hardware Servicing
Much like winches, deck gear also requires servicing, repair or replacement - even an upgrade!
We also cater for new installations. Here are just a few examples of what we cover:
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New installations + servicing of clutches, blocks + winches
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Converting manual winches to electric winches
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Replacement lines (control lines, mooring lines, splicing)
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Slipping clutches
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Broken/slipping/sticky cam cleats
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Broken blocks
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Damaged deck organisers
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Broken tiller extension arms
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Worn / broken soft shackles + stainless shackles
We also offer 'supply only' if you'd rather fit or make repairs yourself. Maybe you're stocking up on a few spares?
Parts + Equipment
We hold accounts with all the leading brands including Harken, Lewmar, Andersen, Spinlock, Marlow Ropes, etc.
We can supply (and fit) any parts, service kits or marine equipment, including:
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Winches (including electric)
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Clutches
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Cam Cleats
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Winch, clutch + cam cleat service kits
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Lines (control lines, mooring lines, splicing)
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Blocks
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Deck organisers
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Soft shackles, stainless shackles
...and much more!
Please get in touch for more details and a very competitive quote.
FAQs
Do I really need to service my winches?
Yes, at least once a year. Winches play a vital role on board to enable us to go sailing, whether you are a weekend cruiser or a seasoned racer. In high winds we would struggle to sail without them. Yet they are often forgotten about when it comes to servicing and maintenance – increasing risk of injury to crew and an expensive repair bill when it all goes wrong.
We all know that things can and do go wrong at sea – so why increase the risk by ignoring your winch servicing intervals?
Winch failures can result in serious injury or death:
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A winch failure whilst winching in the headsail in strong winds could result in injuries to your hands, wrist and even a broken arm. It could also cause you to lose balance and fall overboard.
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A winch failure whilst being lowered down the mast in a bosuns chair/climbing harness could cause you to return to earth faster than planned with potentially fatal consequences. The winch operator could also suffer injuries to their hands/wrists.
Regular servicing not only prolongs the life of your winches but keeps your crew safe.
What are the benefits of having my winches serviced?
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Hassle free
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Peace of mind
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Prolongs the life of your winches
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Preventative servicing can avoid larger repair bills
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Improved efficiency, leading to better overall sailing performance
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Improved safety on board for you and your crew
Do you deal with electric winches?
Yes we do. In addition to servicing electric winches, we can also diagnose faults with the motor, switches or loss of power.
We can also assist with converting or adding electric winches to your boat.
Do I need to bring my winches to you?
The choice is yours! Normally we will go to your boat to check the functions of the winch before disassembly. We will then take the removable parts of the winch away for servicing and will return them to your vessel to reassemble and a quick test run!
Do you supply the service parts?
Yes, we hold accounts with all the leading winch manufacturers including Harken, Lewmar, Andersen, Spinlock, Marlow Ropes + Wichard, to name a few, so we offer competitive pricing on all parts.
What marinas / harbours do you cover?
We cover Brighton, Shoreham, Littlehampton + Chichester as standard. Portsmouth + Eastbourne incur a small additional fee. If you are located further afield, please get in touch to discuss your requirements.