Winches/Lewmar 30-2 speed self tailing

[gholker]

im looking to replace my Lewmar standard 2 speed winches with self tailing winches. Any suggestions fo finding good used or discount price new. Is there any difference between the chrome, and aluminimum besides weight?
thanks

 

[Stu Jackson]

Before you spend all that $$$. try Winchers.

 

[Joe]

Winchers. Stu loves 'em........ I don't. They don't really work well as a sheet winch. They do NOT self tail.

Anyhow........ you might want to take a look at the deal Defender is offering on the Lewmar winches. A special discount when you "add to cart" that is pretty incredible. http://www.defender.com/cart.jsp?cc=y

If you can sell your old winches for a couple hundred apiece, it looks even better.