Winches; Blocks - Tayana 37 Operation & Maintenance Manual

chafing points. For example, it is not unusual for the jib sheets to chafe on
the upper shrouds. If sheets are against wire for any period of time, cover the
sheet at that point with some type of protection such as tape. It will pay off.
Protecting the dacron line from ultraviolet is as important as protecting sails.
Unfortunately, it is next to impossible to protect halyards very much, but
sheets can be stowed under sail covers or they can be removed and stowed
below.

6. Winches

Winches are among the most important and sophisticated devices aboard
ship. Without them it would take ten big Swedes to operate a TAYANA 37;
with them the yacht can be sailed anywhere by husband and wife. Winches
are the most handy source of power aboard the yacht--you can set big sails,
you can raise anchor, you can rescue a man overboard. You can lift an
engine, all by using your winches properly. When you consider all the things
you can do with these wonderful machines, think back on your high school
physics classes. Mechanical advantage is the product of the mechanical
advantage of the tackle and the mechanical advantage of the winch. Thus if
you are lifting the 400 pound engine out of the yacht using your four part
vang and you lead the vang to a winch with a mechanical advantage of 10,
you can lift the engine with a force of only 10 pounds!
In spite of the importance of the winch to the proper operation of the yacht, it
is one of the most neglected items aboard. The average sailor seldom takes
his winches apart for lubrication and maintenance. Don't be one of these
average sailors. Take your winch apart at least twice a year and lubricate it in
accordance with the manual that has been supplied to you. And while you
have it apart, check the mounting bolts; they should be tight and solid. If you
find any sign of corrosion owing to galvanic action, renew the insulation
material.
TAYANA 37s come with either Barlow or Lewmar winches. You will find
diagrams and exploded views of both of these makes at ANNEX 1.

7. Blocks

The blocks which come with your yacht are very strong, well made with teak
cheeks and roller bearings. Under normal sailing conditions they will last
five to ten years. Maintenance is easy. They should be washed with fresh
water a couple of times a year and the teak should get essentially the same
treatment as teak elsewhere on the yacht. The ferrous chloride that tends to
develop on the 304 stainless steel should be cleaned off with soap and a
plastic scrub pad. Nothing else is required.
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