I recently had the same screeching noise on my outhaul. I found out that my outhaul sheet was tighten too much.
I guess sometime ropes are shrinking a bit with salt water over time? After I released the outhaul sheet the noise just disappeared
Ruedi Waldispuehl
SY WASABI - currently in Corfu
Von: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> im Auftrag von "Joerg Esdorn via groups.io" <jhe1313@...> Antworten an: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Datum: Dienstag, 12. Juli 2022 um 12:14 An: "main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io" <main@AmelYachtOwners.groups.io> Betreff: [AmelYachtOwners] Outhaul noise
My outhaul winch has developed a screeching noise - see the attached video I've confirmed the noise does not originate from the outhaul car. I've opened up the plastic box containing the motor and gear box and cannot see a problem. The whole thing was serviced just. a couple of months ago. It is possible that the outhaul was overloaded recently since the rod inside the mast on which the sail furls has a bend in it. Does anyone have a suggestion what may be wrong?
Joerg Esdorn A55 Kincsem Currently cruising NW Iceland
