Anyone have winch handle pockets on their 315?

VFR750

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Oct 18, 2021
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Catalina 315 Noank
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

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
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CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
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:

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Still others will toss them into a cubby in the side of the cockpit.
Like this Catalina 27.
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It is a fielder's choice.
 
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Jun 8, 2004
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Catalina 320 Dana Point
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.
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VFR750

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Oct 18, 2021
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Catalina 315 Noank
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.
 
Jan 23, 2021
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Catalina 315 81 Newport Beach
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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.
 
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