As you guy know, we blew up a winch (Lewmar 46st) in our last race. Lewmar quit making the wave grip series in 1991. After a exhaustive search, I found a company in England that actually makes parts for winches. I paid $600 for two sets of crowns (jaws) and stripper rings. Not cheap but much better that new winches. Their email is winchcare@gmail.com.
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I wonder if it is these folks?
http://www.winchspares.com/
I got a quote on some parts last year, and the prices were very high.
Having that "plastic" top cap replaced in SS is something I'm still considering, tho. Maybe the problem is the dollar exchange rate, which has been poor for several years......
http://www.winchspares.com/
I got a quote on some parts last year, and the prices were very high.
Having that "plastic" top cap replaced in SS is something I'm still considering, tho. Maybe the problem is the dollar exchange rate, which has been poor for several years......
Same company. The email in the previous post is actually their paypal address. Thanks for posting the web address.
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