Andersen stainless winches are a good value, Riggingonly.com is a
good source. Lube any winch regularly; I like Finish Line bicycle
grease, which is very water-resistant.
-tc
At 07:55 AM 9/19/2013, you wrote:
>Hello again,
>>I have given up on finding a winch handle for the old Lewmar 8s that
>I have on my boat. Looking at prices at West Marine, it might be
>just as easy to replace them as it would be to take the time and
>effort to fabricate my own handle. I see #6s for $150 and #8s for
>$250. I don't understand these numbers but a reviewer mentioned
>using the #6 to replace winches on a San Juan 21. I want to
>economize as much as I can but I also don't want to have any regrets
>down the road. I am not racing but I am on the Great Salt Lake (much
>saltier than the ocean) so durability is a big consideration. Any advise?
>>Rande
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