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binky
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Initially Posted - 07/14/2013 :  17:39:21  Show Profile
Does anyone use the "Wincher" from Barton Marine? Winchers are rubber disks that fit over the top of your non–self-tailing winches to make them perform like self-tailers. http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_11151_10001_434610_-1?cid=E_mybuys

It notes on the description that that are not intended for use on sheet winches. I have these on "Mast Confusion" , they came with the boat, and I occasionally have a jamming issue when pulling on the sheets. Since this is my first sailboat and still learning (I guess we all are), should I get rid of the winchers? Experienced sailors that have gone out with me have not mentioned a problem with the winchers, just noting that winches sometimes get jammed. Curious as to your experiences with these.
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panhead1948
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Response Posted - 07/14/2013 :  19:28:34  Show Profile
I have them on my boat and I single hand all the time. I would love to have self-tailers but these are a lot cheaper.
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Davy J
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Response Posted - 07/15/2013 :  04:26:06  Show Profile
I installed them on my boat. They really should change the name. They would be better called "cleaters"

They will hold the sheet without having to tie it up on a cleat. That's about all they are good for. I changed my sheets to 5/16" and they work much better than they did with 3/8" lines.
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Ben
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Response Posted - 07/15/2013 :  04:45:08  Show Profile
I agree with Davy J, they're not self-tailers, but rather quick and easy cleats for the jib sheets. I used them whenever sheeting/trimming the jib on my C25. I'd definitely keep them. It's much easier to release the line from a wincher if you find yourself in trouble than unwrapping the sheet from a horn cleat, which is what my alternative was.
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shnool
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Response Posted - 07/15/2013 :  05:27:35  Show Profile  Visit shnool's Homepage
Good info folks... I always wondered about these. My winches are getting "old" and rather than rebuild them, I'll likely just replace them with ST types. There goes $1200 of my life savings.
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binky
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Response Posted - 07/28/2013 :  17:02:17  Show Profile
Thanks for the info....I am going to try the 5/16 line instead of my current 3/8. Luckily, WM in my area is closing three stores and consolidating into one superstore, I was able to buy Sta-Set X for 75% off the regular price. 185 feet for $50...woohoo!!!
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