Dennis, I would definitely be interested in the Barient 28 to replace one of my sad cabin top winches. Is it a two speed 28? Would take the bearings too for backup. Let me know what you want for the winch.
Kevin 30-2 On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 9:29 AM Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Well, some of the 28's are indestructible. The alloy Barient and Barlows > suffer from metal failures. > > Failure mode 1 - wallowing out of the pawl sockets. This can result in > the pawl not operating smoothly or at all. > > Failure mode 2 - breaking off of teeth in the drum skirt. This usually > happens when the headsail flogs violently with a wrap or two on a winch. > > Note: I've only seen these failures on alloy winches. Stainless and > chrome/bronze winches are much more robust. > > When Touche' had alloy winches, I kept a spare 28 just in case. I have > upgraded to chrome/bronze or stainless winches so the spare 28 (non-ST) is > available. I also have some spare roller bearings for Barient 28 Non-ST's > if anybody needs them. Sorry, no pawls or springs. > > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Fri, Aug 26, 2016 at 11:06 AM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Those 28s are virtually indistructable but they are heavy. What size are >> you going up to? >> Joel >> >> >> _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! >
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