Hey David, That's cool. You made an adapter plate, so you didn't change the holes through the deck. That's a cool trick. Thanks, Chuck S
> On 03/23/2024 2:33 PM EDT David Knecht via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > > When I swapped an old non-self tailing winch with a new Harken winch, I > decided I wanted to re-use the holes from the previous winch. So I bought a > circular aluminum plate the size of the winch base, drilled holes through it > in the pattern of the original winch, then drilled and tapped holes to match > the new winch base to secure the new winch base. I am happy with the result. > Dave > > S/V Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > > > > On Mar 22, 2024, at 8:23 PM, Dean McNeill via CnC-List > > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > > > I'm about to finally replace my old 2 speed Barient 25 primary winches on > > my C&C 34, with Harken 46 Self tailing winches. > > Anyone have experience doing a similar swap? I fully expect I’ll need to > > fill old holes and drill new ones. And probably glass in aluminum or > > plywood backing plates. > > > > Any other hints and tips? > > > > Thanks, Dean > > BarraWind > > 1980 C&C 34 > > Halifax, NS > > > > > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and > > help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > Thanks for your help. > > Stu > > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help > me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu >
Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu
