Cal 34 Primary Winch Survey

Hi Folks, I'm curious what other 34 owners have for primary (genoa) winches. My 1975 2-34 "Footloose" has Barient 21 standard two-speed, and seem like they might be a bit undersized. In looking at the Lewmar sizing chart at Mauri Pro, a 33 footer with up to 470 sq ft of genoa "should" be using a Lewmar 40. According to my owners guide, a 150% is 425 sq ft, a deck sweeper 180% is 510 sq ft.

I have never been on a boat that had a winch that was too large, nor have I ever seen a winch manufacturer recommend a larger winch than his competitor's. On my CAL 2-27 I have Barient 21-33's for my primary winches and they seem just right. I can't believe they could be big enough for a 34 foot boat. John Boyce CAL 2-27 #650 _____ From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kirkgrier Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 2:06 AM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] Cal 34 Primary Winch Survey Hi Folks, I'm curious what other 34 owners have for primary (genoa) winches. My 1975 2-34 "Footloose" has Barient 21 standard two-speed, and seem like they might be a bit undersized. In looking at the Lewmar sizing chart at Mauri Pro, a 33 footer with up to 470 sq ft of genoa "should" be using a Lewmar 40. According to my owners guide, a 150% is 425 sq ft, a deck sweeper 180% is 510 sq ft.

Kirk and John: In late '79, when my 1980 model was built, Sabre used Lewmar 40s as their primary winches. The (original) PO of my boat went for the upgrade to 42s and I don't find them to be too large. To the contrary, they handily manage the 155 we use. Sounds like a good upgrade, Kirk. Jon Myers (occasional Cal 3-29 Bay Breeze crew) Sabre 34 MkI #094 Melusine Swan Creek, MD From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of John Boyce Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 5:40 PM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Cal_Boats] Cal 34 Primary Winch Survey I have never been on a boat that had a winch that was too large, nor have I ever seen a winch manufacturer recommend a larger winch than his competitor's. On my CAL 2-27 I have Barient 21-33's for my primary winches and they seem just right. I can't believe they could be big enough for a 34 foot boat. John Boyce CAL 2-27 #650 _____ From: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com [mailto:Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kirkgrier Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 2:06 AM To: Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com Subject: [Cal_Boats] Cal 34 Primary Winch Survey Hi Folks, I'm curious what other 34 owners have for primary (genoa) winches. My 1975 2-34 "Footloose" has Barient 21 standard two-speed, and seem like they might be a bit undersized. In looking at the Lewmar sizing chart at Mauri Pro, a 33 footer with up to 470 sq ft of genoa "should" be using a Lewmar 40. According to my owners guide, a 150% is 425 sq ft, a deck sweeper 180% is 510 sq ft.

Here's an interesting article on pre-1996 Racor series 500 fuel filters, courtesy of a Sabre list member...but wait...that's not all! I spoke with the nice folks at Racor and they sent me a dozen spacers, so if you happen to need one, and you happen to be going to the Good Old Boat Regatta this weekend, look me up. If I've got any left, you're welcome to one. I'll be aboard a C&C 27 named Amytar, along with Cal 3-29 Bay Breeze Skipper, Les Hester. Jon Myers S34 MkI #094 Melusine Swan Creek, MD ----------------------------------------- ************************************************** This e-mail and any of its attachments may contain Exelon Corporation proprietary information, which is privileged, confidential, or subject to copyright belonging to the Exelon Corporation family of Companies. This e-mail is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying, or action taken in relation to the contents of and attachments to this e-mail is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the original and any copy of this e-mail and any printout. Thank You. **************************************************

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