E32 Winch removal
Date: March 15, 2003 Hi Paul, I have an '78 E32 hull 324 and that $%^& fuel tank under cockpit seems to be in the way. Any other owner have suggestions? I have two old Lewmar 25 winches. Date: March 19, 2003 Andy... Date: March 19, 2003 My 79 E-32 has a cubby hole on each side of the cockpit. I had to remove the port one to get to the underside of the port coaming. Date: March 19, 2003 I have an 1981 E32 on which I had to replace the port gib sheet cleat, and I had the same concerns as you. I solved the problem by taking off the overhead panel over the quarter berth that is to the port side of the boat. From there I could reach the underside of the cleat to accomplish the job.
From: Andy Schulkind aschulk1@maine.rr.com
I need to service my port winch and sheet cleat. I can access the starboard side easily as they bolt under the starboard lazarette.
From: Robert Flath oldthumper_e32@yahoo.com
I have a 1976 E32...must be the same design. The pocket under the winch (holds winch handles & stuff) are easy access. just unscrew them (15 or so screws maybe?), the pocket comes out, and voila! access to both the winch base and the cleat. I replaced both years ago, and moved the original to the cabin top for use with my full spinnaker, also added (gear & sail).
From: Bob and Sandy Warren warren9776@yahoo.com
From: W. Windell Williamson, Ed.D. wswmson@alaweb.com
