If anyone is thinking of replacing winches.... West Marine is starting a "super-sale" tomorrow, including a buy-one-get-one-free deal on any Lewmar winches.
Bruce
It is timely, I have a pair of 3 speed Barients sitting in the cockpit from a J44 that we were contemplating. They are entirely too large, but not by as much as you'd think.
Chris
The only negative I see is that the older Barient ST jaws are set up for BIG sheets and the jaws don't adjust down to smaller modern lines.
Barient 37s, I can have them for $750.Hi Chris,
Really? Is this even possible?
But seriously, I upgraded from Barient 28 to Barient 32ST primaries. At 10 - 12 kts with a 150 LP genoa (520 sq ft) they are not too big. I am using the low speed only with 9.5 inch Harken winch handles. I am seriously considering getting at least one 12 inch handle to get more power. You can grind with both arms with self-tailers if the power is marginal and you don't ever have to mess with the sheet except to release sheet. The only negative I see is that the older Barient ST jaws are set up for BIG sheets and the jaws don't adjust down to smaller modern lines. I just use big, low tech line for the sheets. It's cheap, super easy on the hands and doesn't stretch any more than high tech piano wire because it's only loaded to a low percent of it's working load.
What size Barient 3 speeds are you contemplating?
Mark
Hi Mark-Chris,
That is a killer deal. My 32ST coat $1200. The 37-3 has much more power. I don't think it looks oversize either compared to the existing chrome winch. Can you move the old primaries to the secondary position?
If you're planning on keeping the boat I'd get them. They will be nice as your arms get older.
Mark
Wow, big winches.
Personally, if the genny is hard to crank, I just head up and luff it.
Wow, big winches.
Personally, if the genny is hard to crank, I just head up and luff it.