Anyone have winch handle pockets on their 315?

[VFR750]

Simple C315 Question: Do you have pockets for your winch handles in the cockpit?

Where are your winch handle pockets on your 315?

Just wondering where people are storing the winch handles for the secondary winches while actively sailing.

I'm not currently in the market for folding winch handles. Although they seem pretty useful. Or, should I be convinced they are a better choice?

 

[jssailem]

I have a plastic winch handle pocket in the cockpit. I attached it to one of the binnacle legs. The winch handle goes into the pocket in between uses. You can use it on a Catalina or any boat for that matter. It is a multi-use on-a-boat product. Some examples:



Still others will toss them into a cubby in the side of the cockpit.
Like this Catalina 27.

It is a fielder's choice.

 

[sailliny]

I have a C310 and I use the Snapit winch holder also have their radio holder.

 

[DaveJ]

I also have 2 of the Snapit holders, highly recommended them.
cheers

 

[VFR750]

Interesting idea. I’ll take a look at them.

 

[Calif. Ted]

I have a snap it holder also, with a stainless suncor mount on it, I've come to only use the Lewmar one touch handle, other for back-up.

 

[stephen_i_w]

On my C315 I mount these on the dodger frame. Works well for me.

 

[VFR750]

Thanks everyone. This is just what I needed. Hadn’t thought of one on the dodger. I’ll be on our boat shortly and scope out which locations I’m going to use.

 

[VFR750]

I now have two on order.
Thanks everyone.

 

[Skipper John]

Sorry to be late to the discussion... on our 315 we found that two of the Lewmar winch handle pockets, one on each side of the pedestal held with velcro straps around the base, keep the handles out of the way but handy for crew or skipper to grab and use easily. We put a protective layer of clear anti-chafe tape on the pedestal to prevent dings and scratches (it is barely visible in this photo). They have been there for two years now and still look brand new.

 

[VFR750]

That’s a great solution too. Thanks!