Old Style Winch Handles
 

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.

Old Style Winch Handles
 

try Defender Industries in CT 1/800/628/8225 or Nautical Traders in Salem
Ma, 978-745-8514.
the amount of trouble you might have to get handles for those "antique"
winches might make new "modern" winches cheaper!
Good Luck.

From: "truebs"
Reply-To: "truebs"
Newsgroups: alt.sailing
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 17:26:47 -0500
Subject: Old Style Winch Handles

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.

From: "truebs"
Reply-To: "truebs"
Newsgroups: alt.sailing
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 17:26:47 -0500
Subject: Old Style Winch Handles

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.

Old Style Winch Handles
 

I just saw your posting regarding winch handles. I see the type you mention
on e-bay often. Most major "sailing" cities like Annapolis, Newport,
Baltimore, etc have used or consignment chandeleries. There is one such
store in Annapolis that I frequent. It's called Bacon & Associates. I have
a 30 year old sailboat, so I often go there for parts that fit the old style
genoa tracks, etc.

If you need sails, they have a huge used sail loft as well.

They can be reached at 410-263-4880

Scott Sauvageot
1974 Cal 25#1651 Indefatigable
Annapolis, MD


"truebs" wrote in message
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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.