Replacement winch handle(s) tufnol winches

[VicS]

Is the above handle bought or have you made it? If bought, do you know where from please? I could do with similar for a trailer jockey wheel.

I find it difficult to believe that Roger would not have made it himself but the image is from http://littlemachineshop.com/

Trailer spares places ?

eg Trailertek, http://www.trailertek.com/trailer-parts
Autow, http://www.autow.com/trailer-parts/

 

[rogerthebodger]

Is the above handle bought or have you made it? If bought, do you know where from please? I could do with similar for a trailer jockey wheel.

It's a standard rotating crank handle I found the pic from Google.

Same type used on these hand wheels.

https://www.google.co.za/search?q=h...KHY1xCLEQsAQIKw#tbm=isch&q=hand+wheel+handles

or here

https://www.google.co.za/search?q=r...2&ved=0ahUKEwiWye2Qoc3NAhVhDsAKHVq-BVcQsAQIGQ

 

[rogerthebodger]

I find it difficult to believe that Roger would not have made it himself but the image is from http://littlemachineshop.com/

Not always Vic. Even the one on my anchor reel I found the plastic rotating part in my junk box that I must have retrieved for something I had stripped down.

The folding mechanism I made

Handle con be just seen at the bottom of the reel rim.

 

[Seumas T]

I guess they are the same as the later bottom handle Barton winches that I have.


Undo the screw on the top and then lift the whole assembly off the base and centre spindle before separating the sections

Two pairs of pawls with springs attached . One pair at the top and one pair at the bottom of the drum. All captive IIRC . Nothing flies out unexpectedly . No bearings or gears.

It'll be worth cleaning and lightly greasing before reassembly but keep oil/ grease off the Tufnol

I understand that this post was from 2005, but I am an entry level sailor and just purchased this type of small yacht as a restoration project. Would anyone be able to advise you built these yachts as there is no name plate on the one I have.

 

[sarabande]

Probably best if you can post some more photos of your own boat so that people can help identify it. The more clues, the better.

 

[Seumas T]

Thanks Sarabande.

Here are a few photos of the small yacht I have just purchased to restore. Can anyone advise on the make so I can source windows, vents, winch parts etc.

 

[Gixer]

Looks like a seawych to me but I could we wrong, more knowledgable people will be along soon.

 

[Seumas T]

Many thanks Gixer, I think you are correct. Would you know where I could get replacement parts, I am looking to replace all the windows and cabin top vents.

 

[Boathook]

Seumas T.
You would be better off starting a new thread about spare parts, etc.
I suspect that a lot of the manufactures have disappeared so it will be trying to find the closest matching parts via various websites. Seals direct at New Milton would be a good starting place for the window rubbers. Check all sections and not just marine !

 

[Gixer]

As Boathook said, might be worth starting your own thread for information. There's still loads of Seawych's about and they do have an association Home although I don't know how active it is.
If you search on this forum for Seawych you'll be amazed at the quantity of threads on here. Here's one that mentions windows Headlining Kit & Windows for Sadler Seawych

 

[Stemar]

Thanks Sarabande.

Here are a few photos of the small yacht I have just purchased to restore. Can anyone advise on the make so I can source windows, vents, winch parts etc.

As far as the windows are concerned, IIRC, they're mounted in a rubber seal, a bit like car windows from a few years ago. There are any number of Perspex suppliers, and it isn't hard to cut. I've used a fine blade in a jigsaw, going slowly. It may not be identical, but I reckon you'd find a seal to fit here Door Seals, Rubber Seals, Rubber Extrusions, Window Rubbers UK | Seals Direct. If the surrounds are knackered, you may be able to do what I did on my Snapdragon, fit oversized windows on butyl tape, bolting through. I used dome nuts on the inside and the result was very tidy.

Vents are very likely to be standard fittings, available from most chandlers.

I doubt you'll find spares for the winches, but they're pretty indestructible - mine are 50 years old and still going strong. The most likely source of problems is dried up grease inside. Take 'em apart, clean 'em up and put 'em back together with a thin smear of grease on the moving parts, except for the pawls, where a bit of 3 in 2 oil is better. Do be careful taking them apart, there are springs inside and they're likely to make a bid for freedom.

 

[Seumas T]

Seumas T.
You would be better off starting a new thread about spare parts, etc.
I suspect that a lot of the manufactures have disappeared so it will be trying to find the closest matching parts via various websites. Seals direct at New Milton would be a good starting place for the window rubbers. Check all sections and not just marine !

Thank you Boathook. I am new to the forum and will start a new thread,.

 

[Seumas T]

As far as the windows are concerned, IIRC, they're mounted in a rubber seal, a bit like car windows from a few years ago. There are any number of Perspex suppliers, and it isn't hard to cut. I've used a fine blade in a jigsaw, going slowly. It may not be identical, but I reckon you'd find a seal to fit here Door Seals, Rubber Seals, Rubber Extrusions, Window Rubbers UK | Seals Direct. If the surrounds are knackered, you may be able to do what I did on my Snapdragon, fit oversized windows on butyl tape, bolting through. I used dome nuts on the inside and the result was very tidy.

Vents are very likely to be standard fittings, available from most chandlers.

I doubt you'll find spares for the winches, but they're pretty indestructible - mine are 50 years old and still going strong. The most likely source of problems is dried up grease inside. Take 'em apart, clean 'em up and put 'em back together with a thin smear of grease on the moving parts, except for the pawls, where a bit of 3 in 2 oil is better. Do be careful taking them apart, there are springs inside and they're likely to make a bid for freedom.

Thank you for the kind advice, I am just at the beginning of this project and really surprised at the swift responses to my questions.

 

[Seumas T]

As Boathook said, might be worth starting your own thread for information. There's still loads of Seawych's about and they do have an association Home although I don't know how active it is.
If you search on this forum for Seawych you'll be amazed at the quantity of threads on here. Here's one that mentions windows Headlining Kit & Windows for Sadler Seawych

perfect, many thanks

 

[Topcat47]

You might try Classic Marine if you're still stuck after all this help.

 

[Gixer]

Thank you for the kind advice, I am just at the beginning of this project and really surprised at the swift responses to my questions.

Honestly, if you stick around you'll be amazed by the quality and quantity of answers on here. This place has saved me a fortune since I've been here which I've subsequently blown on other parts for my boat..

 

[VicS]

I understand that this post was from 2005, but I am an entry level sailor and just purchased this type of small yacht as a restoration project. Would anyone be able to advise you built these yachts as there is no name plate on the one I have.

As already said the boat is a "Sea Wych" (2 words) designed by J. V. Sadler

Almost all were home completed from kits produced by Sadler and Sons (No connection with the more famous Sadlers responsible for the Sadler 25, 26 29 etc)
I can tell from the shape of the windows that yours has been built from a Sadler kit .

You should be able to get help and advice from the Owners Association's Technical Advisors if you join the Association, which is still active although rallies and social events have been suspended due to Covid for the past 2 years

There is an Owners Manual available and copies of the original building instructions. There is also a 3 times yearly magazine sent to all members ( also on line) in April, August and December.

The website is Home

.

 

[Fantasie 19]

As already said the boat is a "Sea Wych" (2 words) designed by J. V. Sadler

Almost all were home completed from kits produced by Sadler and Sons (No connection with the more famous Sadlers responsible for the Sadler 25, 26 29 etc)
I can tell from the shape of the windows that yours has been built from a Sadler kit .

You should be able to get help and advice from the Owners Association's Technical Advisors if you join the Association, which is still active although rallies and social events have been suspended due to Covid for the past 2 years

There is an Owners Manual available and copies of the original building instructions. There is also a 3 times yearly magazine sent to all members ( also on line) in April, August and December.

The website is Home

.

They also have a fairly active Facebook presence..

 

[ghostlymoron]

My first boat was a Leisure 17 of similar age to yours. I replaced the windows (rubbers and perspex/acrylic). Rubbers from Seals Direct. It has decent small winches but to be honest, they weren't necessary.

 

[penfold]

My first boat was a Leisure 17 of similar age to yours. I replaced the windows (rubbers and perspex/acrylic). Rubbers from Seals Direct. It has decent small winches but to be honest, they weren't necessary.

Seems likely given the size of the sails, or if lighter sheet loads are desirable double purchase sheets would perhaps be a better option.