Ok...I know the title of the post was click bait, but I'm hoping someone can help.
I have Lewmar Wavegrip self-tailing winches. The 16ST has a broken stripper ring. The ring collar is intact. The triangular tab broke off so that the tailing line doubles up on itself and fouls in the jaws when I grind the winch. And I can't find a source for a replacement. Well...I did find P2 Marine website which will "manufacture" a replacement for about $200. Does anyone know a more economical source? It is part 15 below. I think the part number is 15000459. Googling didn't find much. I sat on hold with Lewmar for a while without reaching an agent and an email to Lewmar tech support last Thursday has gone unanswered. Thanks for any suggestions you might have.
I have Lewmar Wavegrip self-tailing winches. The 16ST has a broken stripper ring. The ring collar is intact. The triangular tab broke off so that the tailing line doubles up on itself and fouls in the jaws when I grind the winch. And I can't find a source for a replacement. Well...I did find P2 Marine website which will "manufacture" a replacement for about $200. Does anyone know a more economical source? It is part 15 below. I think the part number is 15000459. Googling didn't find much. I sat on hold with Lewmar for a while without reaching an agent and an email to Lewmar tech support last Thursday has gone unanswered. Thanks for any suggestions you might have.