RE: [Cal_Boats] Forespar Marelon Winches : My review 2-25

Thanks Greg and others. The jib has two Barient #10’s that seem adequate in that role. It’s ‘only’ a 2-25, and while maybe bigger is better, I don’t want to replace them just because. I have other things that need my attention (and $$) first. I disassembled, cleaned, did a VISUAL inspection of the bits and all the pawls and springs are fine. The #6 seemed mousey initially but it was there. Now that it has failed, I will upgrade it. I am looking for a #10 but are you suggesting I maybe even look for a #20 for that position? I found a guy that has a pile of used Lewmar and Harkens. Others with 2-25…what size are yours? From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2016 7:53 AM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Forespar Marelon Winches : My review Tom, I don't know about the Forespar winches, but I know we needed all new winches and decided to go all out and get Andersen winches. We've got (3) #20 on the deck house for halyards and the mainsheet and a couple of #50 for the jib sheets. Not cheap, but they work amazingly well. And they are all stainless so they will never degrade in the sun. Greg Cal 39 _____ From: "'TomDressler' tb… [at] verizon.net [Cal_Boats]" <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2016 7:26 AM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Forespar Marelon Winches : My review Hello, Nobody has asked but here is my recent experience with Forespar Marelon #6 winches. My 2-25 came with one deck-mounted for the main halyard. It’s a small, #6, synthetic. Initially, it seemed fine but within a short period of time, the ‘plastic’ gear started to deform under the metal handle and it would ‘cam’ out. I contacted Forespar and they sent me a new one but he also said…no more. After only 2 outings, using the unit within its design parameters; sail size and boat LOA and handle length; it has failed again. This time the pawls inside ‘bent’ and cracked. I pull the sheet most of the way manually pointed into the wind, then use the winch with a double-wrap to get the last 6-8” with the boom ‘loose’. Regardless, I will not use that piece again. I’m now searching for a #10, at least, METAL winch for the main. This is just MY experience. It may be an anomaly. Or, am I doing something wrong? …tom _____ <https://www.avast.com/antivirus> Avast logo This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/antivirus> --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus