Maxwell winches

Jan 11, 2004
65
Hunter 31_83-87 Middle River, MD
I am searching for a replacement winch for the halyard winch on my '86 H31. The winch is a Maxwell size 17, and I have searched on Google to no avail. I did find one from a place in Michigan called N&J Marine, but after three un-answered phone calls and an email, I gave up. I know Maxwell is no longer in the winch business.
Does anyone have any suggestions. I would like to find a direct replacement, but may have to go with Lewmar or other brand.
 

Dave Groshong

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Jan 25, 2007
1,864
Catalina 22 Seattle
Have you tried these guys?
http://www.maxwellmarine.com/

We would be pleased to offer Lewmar or Harken winches, yes the mounting holes will be different. Let me know if you'd like a quote. The base diameter of your present Maxwell winch will be key.
 
Nov 26, 2012
1,653
Hunter 34 Berkeley
I recommend just going with something else. I replaced mine with a pair of Lewmar 40's (ebay) and never looked back. Much better. The Maxwell winches are crap. I also replaced the jib sheet winches with Lewmar 46 ST's. Much happier.
 
Mar 11, 2009
199
Hunter 40 Saint John
Hey Tom
I was looking for maxwell winch replacement parts several years ago, there is a company in Austrailia that bought all there equipment. When I contacted them, they had no spare [parts but if they gpt a big enough request theye might make the replacement parts.. Not worth the wait or aggrevation.

Here is the link: http://www.maxwellmarine.com/support.php
 
Dec 23, 2003
268
Hunter H31 83-87 Captain's Cove Bridgeport, CT
I replaced my Maxwells with self tailing Harken winches years ago when I couldn’t get replacement parts for the Maxwells
 
Jul 23, 2018
41
hunter 31 aquia
Im replacing my cabintop winches thursday. forget the size . Ill check on thursday. interested?
 
Jan 11, 2004
65
Hunter 31_83-87 Middle River, MD
Thanks for all the advice. I am planning to install a used Lewmar winch I bought on eBay.
 
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