[Public-List] Wire reel winch - information needed

[Gordon Laco]

Good morning friends -

I would agree with John.  You could avert a tragedy.  A small non-self
tailing winch is not expensive.  Or you could rig up a handy billy that
would cost even less.

Gord #426 Surprise


On 6/30/09 6:49 AM, "John Birch" <Sunstone at cogeco.ca> wrote:

> My advice, take it off, polish it and put it on over the fireplace as a
> mantle piece
> 
> Had one on Sunstone, brake slipped and broke my wife's glasses when reefing.
> Lucky for her, it could have been much more serious. I have heard of jaws,
> wrists etc broken when the clutch fails and the winch handle free spins.
> 
> Replace it with a regular winch, much safer.
> 
> Best
> 
> John
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Tessier" <dfjtessier at hotmail.com>
> To: "Alberg 30 List Start thread" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
> Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 4:50 PM
> Subject: [Public-List] Wire reel winch - information needed
> 
> 
> 
> For the time being, I use the original type of wire reel winch for my
> mainsail halyard.
> 
> I have read the threads this site which deal with safety concerns.
> 
> 
> 
> Might anyone have a manual on this winch?
> 
> In particular, I am interested in:
> 
> 1) how the wire is attached to the drum (So I can remove it briefly and
> re-attach, for a reason I would rather not share!)
> 
> 2) how to service/lube it (So I can care for it.)
> 
> 3) how the clutch mechanism works (So I have some kind og mental picture)
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks in advance for any assistance.
> 
> 
> 
> David Tessier
> 
> A30#319, Trois Bouleaux, Lion's Head, Georgian Bay
> 
> 
> 
> P.s.: Had an enjoyable short cruise last week - 16 hours with little to no
> wind sailing through one night up towards Lonely Island and followed by two
> days lively sail for the return anchoring at Club Island and Wingfield Basin
> on the return trip to Lion's Head.
> 
> P.p.s.: Sure made a mistake bringing along my stay sail instead of my large
> drifter.
> 
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