Barlow winches

[jtallen2489]

I am looking for the key that fits into the two holes to unscrew the top of my Barlow winches on my 1987 O'Day so I can service them.
Anyone know where I can get one??

 

[Don S/V ILLusion]

Seems everyone with Barlow winches has the same problem. The common solution is two (small) screwdrivers held with vise grips or a wrench or a combination thereof or something similar that you have available.

 

[ruidh]

I don't have that kind of winch. But can you drill two appropriately spaced holes in a piece of hardwood, drive two nails and cut off the pointy tips?

 

[BarryL]

Hey,

it's really very simple to unscrew the cover. Just find two bolts or even two screwdrivers that fit (loosely) into the holes. Then put a winch handle into the winch and use that to unscrew the cover.

Piece of cake!

Barry

 

[the_alpine]

I just use the winch handle and an allen key that just fits in the hole.