Chubb
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into a self-tailing version?
Can you convert a standard Lewmar winch ...
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Phoenix of Hamble
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Simple answer..... Nope!
You could try a 'wincher'... search this site for more info.... but in reality, you need to replace them if you want self tailers....
You could try a 'wincher'... search this site for more info.... but in reality, you need to replace them if you want self tailers....
ianabc
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Yes, there is a US west coast business that makes conversion parts.... and they seem expensive.
I saw it recently on eBay or in a magazine.
Keep looking
I believe that it was approx. $350 to convert from standard to self tailing. The photo showed the new top part, line holder/jaws etc
I saw it recently on eBay or in a magazine.
Keep looking
I believe that it was approx. $350 to convert from standard to self tailing. The photo showed the new top part, line holder/jaws etc
ianabc
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Searched under self tailing on eBay and found....
Self Tailing Sailboat Winch Conversion Barient /Barlow
Fixed Jaw for Models #27 and #28 Offered by Winchmate
Self Tailing Sailboat Winch Conversion Barient /Barlow
Fixed Jaw for Models #27 and #28 Offered by Winchmate
jsl
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There is also the Australian Yacht Winch Company which offers some conversions, as well as part-exchange.
Stemar
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Winchers do work, but they certainly aren't as good as proper self tailers. OYOH, while they aren't cheap for what they are, they aren't in the same league as swapping your existing winches for the real thing.
I have 'em on Jissel, and if they died (they seem pretty indestructible) I'd replace 'em. Some people seem to get on with then, others don't. I don't know if it's a function of the winch size and loading or the user developing the knack or not.
I have 'em on Jissel, and if they died (they seem pretty indestructible) I'd replace 'em. Some people seem to get on with then, others don't. I don't know if it's a function of the winch size and loading or the user developing the knack or not.
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Simple answer..... Nope!
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Simple answer - "sure" - it all depends on how pretty you want it ...
The best place to start is the US Patent Office - there are several add-on designs there. The simplest is a roller which presses against the coil on the winch drum so preventing slip.
There were also several self-tailing 'kits' on offer before Lewmar et al firmed-up their current designs.
This is a subject worth researching - lots of good viable ideas out there, just as long as you don't want 'pretty'.
Colin
Simple answer..... Nope!
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Simple answer - "sure" - it all depends on how pretty you want it ...
The best place to start is the US Patent Office - there are several add-on designs there. The simplest is a roller which presses against the coil on the winch drum so preventing slip.
There were also several self-tailing 'kits' on offer before Lewmar et al firmed-up their current designs.
This is a subject worth researching - lots of good viable ideas out there, just as long as you don't want 'pretty'.
Colin
