[C38] winch bases

[Les Howell]

Hi, Marcie.
    There is a device called the wincher, but I don't think it would work for our boats due to the high loads on the sheets.  I suspect your best bet is a trip to the local chandlery and see what winches they might have.  
    Sometimes a good chandlery will keep an eye out for specific items for you, for a price of course.

    Also there is occasionally a "rebuilt" winch available from one of the manufacturers where a boat has upgraded.  It doesn't hurt to ask.  Also check your local boat yards.  Believe it or not, there are people who prefer not to have self tailers, and will replace them.

Regards,
Les H
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Marci Brown 
  To: 'Catalina 38 Listserve' 
  Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 8:26 AM
  Subject: Re: [C38] winch bases


  Dear C38 owners,

  We have the standard winch, which is not self-tailing. Is there an inexpensive, do-it-yourself kit to convert to self-tailing?

  Marci Brown
  Checks In The Mail
  Norfolk, Virginia



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  Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 3:09 PM
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  Subject: Re: [C38] winch bases


  Richard,

  I realize that this reply is probably too late to help, but I did remember to check the primary winch base width.  It is 9 1/4 inches counting (radii) radiuses at the intersection of the horizontal and vertical surfaces.  I either need larger winches or a smaller headsail as I approach 60.

  Phil Gay
  C38 049 Que Linda
  Everett, WA

    -------------- Original message -------------- 
    From: "RICHARD KILROY" <dickkilroy at verizon.net> 

    everyone: have a question, we are 1500 miles from our boat and have an opportunity to get barrient st 36 winches from a friend, they are quiet large and have a 10 1/8 base. how large is the mounting base where the standard 3 sp lewmar 48 sit. am quiet sure will have to add a ss rub piece on the starboard side as the lead will be further inboard and chaif on the glass comming.

     thanks

    dick


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