Hand Powered Windlass

[Simes]

Hello Folks,

I am looking for a decent Traditional looking Hand Powered Windlass for an oldish gff schooner 63' loa.
Something like the old Simpson Lawrence oil bath, just a bit bigger, would be great.

Does any one still make them or refurbish them, or do you know were I could buy one? We promise to give it a good and caring home.

Thanks

Simes

 

[Kukri]

Try Reids of Paisley. They will not be cheap, but the windlass will be excellent. They even have a website:

http://www.thomasreidandsons.com

 

[Gordonmc]

You can have the one sitting in my garage.
Simpson and Lawrence, double action, came off a Miller Fifer and its far too big for my 30 footer.
The galvanising is in good condition and the action is smooth. I have no idea about the gypsy size. There's a rope pawl too.
I will take a pic tonight and email it to you if you PM me with an interweb address.
Now the downside... it is in Ayrshire and you are on the IOW.

 

[2nd_apprentice]

Toplicht sells new ones but at a price...

 

[Simes]

Many thanks Gordon, I have PM'ed you with my e-mail address.

I only get on the net every now and again, but am on for the next 10 days.

Simes