Winch Analysis Spreadsheet by Jeff Stander on KP44 Beatrix. Choose
your winches from Lewmar, Anderson or Harken, enter your sail
specifications, and calculate sheet loadings and winch power.
Original KP44 GROCO Seacocks Parts List. Note: GROCO no longer makes replacement parts for these seacocks, but here is what I've learned. These plugs are made of Buna-N Rubber, the same material as in O-rings. They should NOT wear out, but they can develop "bumps" from non-use of the valves. (The
pressure exerted by the tightened wingnut forces the
rubber into the drain plug hole and into the inlet and
outlet ports, and older plugs do not quickly return to
their original shape). If the valve becomes difficult to turn, at
haul-out remove the valve plug.
Bumps may be removed with light sanding or filing. Coat lightly with silicon based grease. I find that pure silicon O-ring grease, obtainable from all dive shops, is perfect for this use.