Parts for Barlow 16

[appleman]

Just wondering if there might be some parts for Barlow winches still around, and if so where to find them. I have model 16's on my O'Day 26. I need the plastic piece that you push to release the center hub, or the entire center hub would do. Thanks

 

[Tim R.]

Try here:

http://www.arco-winches.com/products/spares

 

[sailingdog]

Just be aware that they're not all that good at replying sometimes, so you may have to try and contact them several times.

 

[appleman]

Thanks, I contacted them. See how long it is for a reply.

 

[appleman]

As a follow up, They replied very quickly, but since they consider the design of these winches "dangerous" they do not stock parts for them, but are willing to sell me new ones they make.

Rick

 

[bffatcat]

I was able to get new pawls, springs and races for my barlow #23 2 speed winches from Arco-Hutton about 8 years ago. When I bought my 1975 Pearson 26W nine years ago it came equipped with 2 barlow # 15`s I found them to be under powered. I was able to pick up a pair of used 23`s which needed a rebuild. I contacted Arco-Hutton and they sent me the
parts. The parts including freight were costly. At the time I was glad to get them. I do not consider them dangerous. They have performed fine for me the last 8 seasons.

 

[RichH]

I need the plastic piece that you push to release the center hub, or the entire center hub would do. Thanks

Appleman -
The best advice for 'push button' Barlow winches is: trash them - they are DANGEROUS.

The push-button release Barlows can release the drum from the spindle when the winch is fully loaded, the drum will 'precess' like a spinning top and follow along the tailed line and can seriously harm the person tailing the winch ... when (not if) the drum disengages.

I wont go into the bloody details but I had one come back at me, knocked me out, bled about a pint onto the coachroof from a massive 'third eyebrow', regained consciousness about 30 minutes later and was headed for the Virginia coast in one hell of a hurry .... all due to an exploding Barlow push-button winch. I later removed and trashed ALL the Barlows (both the push button and center screw types) on my 2 boats.

Sorry but "push button release" Barlows should be immediately taken to the trash can. Imagine what would happen if one would fail and your almost to the top of the mast in a bosuns chair hanging from one of the exploding Barlows??? I know of several others who have been hurt by exploding Barlows.