I have two spare (non-ST) 28's that are currently being used as paper weights.  
They  were cleaned and greased after being taken out of service.  Low-ball 
offers great fully received...

Tim
Ex-35-3

> On Aug 26, 2016, at 12:28 PM, 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!
_______________________________________________

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!

Reply via email to