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pierrem
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Initially Posted - 06/17/2004 :  21:46:16  Show Profile
I have seen rubber (sometimes red or blue) attachments that appear to mount on the top of winches that are not self tailing . This rubber unit makes them self tailing.

I cant seem to find them in West Marine or Sailnet.

Anyone know anything about them?

Pierre
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Gary
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Response Posted - 06/17/2004 :  22:05:44  Show Profile
Yup, they're called winchers. I bought some at Boaters World a couple years ago. I think West and Boat US carry them, too, but I haven't checked lately. I'm glad I installed them. They are helpful, but not as effective as true self tailing winches.

Gary
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RichardG
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Response Posted - 06/18/2004 :  01:57:27  Show Profile
Here they are -- [url="http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001&productId=72183"]Winchers[/url]

Some folks love how they work and their very low price compared with true self-tailors. Others don't.

When installing them, it's very helpful to soak them in hot, soapy water before sliding them onto the winch tops.
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takokichi
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Response Posted - 06/18/2004 :  09:44:27  Show Profile
I vote in favor of winchers. They're not really self tailing but they help in some conditions. Mostly I use them as gennoa sheet cleats and for that they work very well.

Justin
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dhunt
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Response Posted - 06/19/2004 :  11:56:21  Show Profile
Different strokes . . . I have a set the PO installed that are now in the bottom drawer in the galley (I have a hard time throwing even the most useless - still usable things away). They are nothing like self-tailers, and didn't find them to be that reliable as jam cleats either.
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Derek Crawford
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Response Posted - 06/20/2004 :  19:48:29  Show Profile
I agree with David - I had a pair on our old C22 and threw them away after a few weeks - found them worse than useless.
Derek
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Gary
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Response Posted - 06/20/2004 :  21:34:15  Show Profile
Well Pierre, it's about 50/50 pro & con. Winchers are pretty cheap so you could purchase some and give 'em a try or perhaps someone who doesn't want theirs will send you a set. Good luck & have fun!

Gary
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pierrem
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Response Posted - 06/21/2004 :  12:38:16  Show Profile
thanks for the feedback....50/50 ....I will try them...especially since I single hand alot...anything helps.

Just got Doyle stack pack...great!!

Pierre
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