I just bought a '71 Venture 23 and I need a winch handle for it. The winches are not of the normal type. See attachment. Sure would love it if some one could help me find a handle. I also don't do well on computers please e-mail me at gpecaut@hotmail.com Thanks
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Dan McGuire
I don't Use my Winches
I have had a Venture NP 23 for three years. So far I have had no need for a winch. Out of curiosity, why do no you need one? Not trying to be a smart aleck. I really want to know.
I have had a Venture NP 23 for three years. So far I have had no need for a winch. Out of curiosity, why do no you need one? Not trying to be a smart aleck. I really want to know.
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John Dawson
Winch handle
Its possible I have one, but my reluctant advice is to get modern ones. You probably have the kind with lovely brass needle bearings inside and the handle that slides into a slot on top. While its tempting to keep these as quality original gear, the conventional ones are way easier to use.
Its possible I have one, but my reluctant advice is to get modern ones. You probably have the kind with lovely brass needle bearings inside and the handle that slides into a slot on top. While its tempting to keep these as quality original gear, the conventional ones are way easier to use.
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Paul Zetlmaier
Did they ever HAVE handles?
I have been looking and asking for a year now and have never seen nor found anyone else who has seen a winch handle for the originals. I bought Forespar #6 maralon winchs for $43.00 from Marisaf or Sailnet I don't remember. They are made of some hot shot plastic and should be fine on a small craft like ours. As Dan said there are few times when you really need the power of the winch however; It wouldn't look like a sailboat without them!
I have been looking and asking for a year now and have never seen nor found anyone else who has seen a winch handle for the originals. I bought Forespar #6 maralon winchs for $43.00 from Marisaf or Sailnet I don't remember. They are made of some hot shot plastic and should be fine on a small craft like ours. As Dan said there are few times when you really need the power of the winch however; It wouldn't look like a sailboat without them!
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John Dawson
Well now you have
met someone with the originals. You guys must be really strong, I sure couldn't pull in my #1 genoa in strong wind without a winch.
met someone with the originals. You guys must be really strong, I sure couldn't pull in my #1 genoa in strong wind without a winch.
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Greg Pecaut
RE I don't use my winches
Well, as I said I just got the boat. The one winch seems to be set to pull in the roller furlling the other the jib halyard/yankee halyard and main halyard. I'm sure I may set it up differently. I love the looks of the bronze or dull brass winches and would love to have an original handle to go with them. I know modern winches with 2 speeds and self tailing would be nifty, but I like the traditional look. Heck, may even rerig the running rigging with manilla. I know when I replace the Yankee it will be hank on. With bronze hanks. May even go to canvas sails.
Well, as I said I just got the boat. The one winch seems to be set to pull in the roller furlling the other the jib halyard/yankee halyard and main halyard. I'm sure I may set it up differently. I love the looks of the bronze or dull brass winches and would love to have an original handle to go with them. I know modern winches with 2 speeds and self tailing would be nifty, but I like the traditional look. Heck, may even rerig the running rigging with manilla. I know when I replace the Yankee it will be hank on. With bronze hanks. May even go to canvas sails.
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Greg Pecaut
RE did they ever have handles
I remember seeing this style winch on small boats when I sailed Long Island Sound a number of years ago. Usually on wooden boats. I even remember replacement handles at the marinas, 20+ years ago! I don't even know if the boat came with the winches or if they were added. Like I said, I just got the boat, and don't have a handle for the winches. Love the way they look. Won't put plastic hardware on my boat. Heck, I don't even like chrome cleats, replacing them all with bronze.
I remember seeing this style winch on small boats when I sailed Long Island Sound a number of years ago. Usually on wooden boats. I even remember replacement handles at the marinas, 20+ years ago! I don't even know if the boat came with the winches or if they were added. Like I said, I just got the boat, and don't have a handle for the winches. Love the way they look. Won't put plastic hardware on my boat. Heck, I don't even like chrome cleats, replacing them all with bronze.
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Greg Pecaut
RE winch handle
WOW, if you would like to sell your old winch handle let me know. Don't care if the bearings are brass, I can fix them. But I like the look of the old winches. If I can't find a handle I'll make one out of steel for this summer and cast and machine out a bronze handle this winter.
WOW, if you would like to sell your old winch handle let me know. Don't care if the bearings are brass, I can fix them. But I like the look of the old winches. If I can't find a handle I'll make one out of steel for this summer and cast and machine out a bronze handle this winter.
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