Barlow Self Tailing Arms

jssailem

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
23,265
CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
Ebay may have it.

Best source info comes from Rig-Right.
Barient/Barlow Winches
Rig-Rite no longer stocks any parts for Barient or Barlow Winches. Both Barient and Barlow have been out of business for decades. Residual parts inventories and much of the remaining tooling has been acquired by The Australian Yacht Winch Company, who still offer many parts for these Winches. Their Barient/Barlow Parts Page is on-line @ www.arco-winches.com/barient.html.
 
Jul 7, 2004
8,496
Hunter 30T Cheney, KS
I've bought parts for my winches from them. Not cheap but a reliable source.
Or wait for a BOGO from West Marine and buy something still supported.
 
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Jan 7, 2023
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Beneteau First 35 Palmetto
Not cheap is an under statement. They wanted $330 plus shipping for that small part!
 
Jun 11, 2004
1,776
Oday 31 Redondo Beach
Hi All
I am looking for the arms for my Barlow self tailing winches size 27
Can anybody help please?
Comically, my wife would say "Have you really looked for them? Where did you see them last?"

Realistically, is it possible the arm from a similar winch might fit? Like from this 25 maybe?

Cheaper than $330 plus shipping.

Out of curiosity what happened to them?
 
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jssailem

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
23,265
CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
At $330, I’d wait for the BOGO winch sale in the spring. Get two new winches. Be a happy sailor.
 
Jan 7, 2023
11
Beneteau First 35 Palmetto
Comically, my wife would say "Have you really looked for them? Where did you see them last?"

Realistically, is it possible the arm from a similar winch might fit? Like from this 25 maybe?

Cheaper than $330 plus shipping.

Out of curiosity what happened to them?
Yup, I have seem those thanks. It could be possible they fit. I must admit that these arms are much smaller and shorter than ones I am used to. I am looking at all options but was hoping spares would not be that stupidly expensive. I even consider just manufacturing them or retrofitting from another type.
The boat came without them. I presume that somebody who knew what they were walked past the boat and they accidentally jumped up and stuck to their fingers in the past.
 
Jul 7, 2004
8,496
Hunter 30T Cheney, KS
If you watch for it, you could get a couple Harkens for about $1500 in a WM BOGO. Pricey, but you know they'll be around. What are your plans for the boat?
 

jssailem

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
Oct 22, 2014
23,265
CAL 35 Cruiser #21 moored EVERETT WA
Or a Lewmar EVO winch #40
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would do good service on your boat. The cost for the #40 at WM is $1199 puts the price at roughly $600 a piece during the BOGO sale.