I bought an old boat that does not have those star winch handles. Given I
only paid about a grand and my old winches are fine, I will not buy new
winches. They are the sort of winches that have two slots at the 3 oclock
and 9 oclock position. The top of the winch looks like it would take a
flathead screwdriver.

I am told the winch handles for these things aren't made anymore. But if
they were, what would they be called? Is there a uniform name that I could
use to search ebay and other internet sites??? Are they all Merriman winch
handles? Or is there another name???

Much appreciated.