[C38] Lewmar 48ST Winches - Old/New

[Pierre Patino]

Yeah, I had the same thoughts but had no drill bits or material at the
time. What material did you use? Teflon?

On Wed, Mar 11, 2015 at 10:06 AM, Steve Smolinske <
SSmolinske at rainierrubber.com> wrote:

> I made the washers  using a drill and pair of scissors,
>
>
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> *Pierre Patino
> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 11, 2015 9:44 AM
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> *Subject:* [C38] Lewmar 48ST Winches - Old/New
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>
> Hello experts
>
> I played hooky yesterday afternoon to give attention to my jib winches. I
> had the time to work on both of them so my memory was fresh. Along with the
> wear of 30+ years I noticed missing parts, i.e. parts present on one were
> not on the other. Also, a couple of broken washers made an appearance. I
> could discuss the frozen/welded crown plate screws but you know the story.
>
> I haven't gotten any luck in finding spare washers, spindle end caps,
> collars, spacers etc. after some furious searching.
>
> Long story short, I have two questions:
>
> 1) Anybody know where I can get these hard to find parts?
>
> 2) Are the new Lewmar 48ST winches hole-compatible? I can't afford them
> now but perhaps next year....
>
> Thanks for your experience
>
> Cheers
>
>
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