Some other thoughts:
For whatever you decide, believe both WM and Defender have BOGO days on winches during the year which could help reduce the wallet pain. Electric winches are more than a little $ more. Have heard / read good things about the "eWincher" as a viable alternative for people who do not want to make the investment in electric winches. Brian From: Jeffrey A. Laman via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 1:25 PM To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Hoyt, Mike <mike.h...@impgroup.com>; Jeffrey A. Laman <jlam...@outlook.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: Winch Size for C&C34 Mike, Thanks for the data point. The two boats are very similar. I don't think Lewmar makes a 43 anymore. I am seeing a 40 and a 45. According to the Lewmar charts a 40 is correctly sized for the C&C34. But, I am thinking about the 45 -- either Lewmar or other manufacturer -- to include the aging muscles factor... Jeff _____ From: Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 12:48 PM To: 'Stus-List' <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Hoyt, Mike <mike.h...@impgroup.com <mailto:mike.h...@impgroup.com> > Subject: Stus-List Re: Winch Size for C&C34 Hi Jeff We have a Frers 33. The foretriangle dimensions are similar. On F33 I=45.0, J=13.33 . On C&C34 I=44, J=14 We have Lewmar 43 ST for primaries and they are adequately sized On a side note we purchased Lewmar 30ST for cabintop halyard winches in 2014. I think they have doubled in price since then so be prepared for sticker shock Mike Hoyt Persistence Halifax, NS www.hoytsailing.com <http://www.hoytsailing.com> From: Jeffrey A. Laman via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 11:46 AM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Cc: Jeffrey A. Laman <jlam...@outlook.com <mailto:jlam...@outlook.com> > Subject: Stus-List Re: Winch Size for C&C34 Hello all, I have attempted to search the archives for information and opinions on new primary winches for C&C34, but was not able to locate a discussion. If there has been, my apologies. It has become apparent that the old, Lewmar, self-tailing, Hello all, I have attempted to search the archives for information and opinions on new primary winches for C&C34, but was not able to locate a discussion. If there has been, my apologies. It has become apparent that the old, Lewmar, self-tailing, 2-spd winches that came on my boat are not adequate -- in a moderate wind with a 155 genoa it takes two crew cranking with all their strength to bring the sheet in far enough. I and the crew are not getting younger, either -- average age about 65 to 70. I don't know the details of gear ratios and power ratio for these old Lewmars, but am investigating so I have that as a reference. If any of you C&C34, or similar sized boat, owners have recommendations for replacement, 2-spd, self-tailing winches, I would be grateful. I frequently sail solo and hope to be able to continue for another 10 to 15 years (if I live to be 80!), so I need to factor that in the decision. Also, any experiences or recommendations for the actual removal and installation would be great too! Thanks. Jeff Laman 1981 C&C34 Harmony Ludington, MI
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