Winches - where is cheapest place to buy? Secondhand?

[Wave22]

Can't believe how expensive new winches are - it's a lot of money, especially if you need a few. I know they are a big lump of metal and some reasonably precision engineering but the price seems disproportionate. There must be a way to buy them cheaper...

Where is the cheapest place to buy new (or secondhand) winches?

 

[V1701]

Boat jumbles would probably be your best bet for a bargain & there's always a few on ebay...

 

[Gordonmc]

Lewmar 25s for sale here:
http://www.bluemoment.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6975
No connection... just saw the entry while browsing.

 

[Stork_III]

Try Heron Yacht Services/Dauntless Chandlers. http://www.heronyachtservices.co.uk/ Usually good prices for new.

 

[npf1]

The Barge at Bursledon usually have a reasonable selection of second hand ones.

 

[Stemar]

The Barge is worth a look for most things, but you do need to know prices. I saw a very second hand winch handle there for more than the new price once. OTOH, I've had some good kit at very good prices too.

 

[Rossynant]

but you do need to know prices. I saw a very second hand winch handle there for more than the new price once.

Gibb handles wit 8 angle ends and locks I will pay twice more for than any new on market. Actually did

Some old kinds of winches are better then new (sorry, Lewmar ) like some Gibbs made of bronze and nothing else, no ball bearings, or fly-away "ring springs". I've seen them sold for more then new alu ones in Germany - in UK probably easier to find good deal.
Good idea to shop around for proper models. Worth their weight in... bronze?

 

[mickywillis]

What size, type of winches are you looking for and how many? I may have a very good condition pair of 2 speed ones (but wihout tailers) for sale at a reasonable price.
Let me know.

 

[ghostlymoron]

Lewmar 25s for sale here:
http://www.bluemoment.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6975
No connection... just saw the entry while browsing.

The ad was placed last April

 

[ghostlymoron]

Agree that new winch prices are huge. I've been lookin for a pair of se lf tailers for a while. None self tailers often come up as people up grade but STs rarely. Thanks for the extra sources.