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wmkoines
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Initially Posted - 09/22/2003 :  11:34:18  Show Profile
I need to replace my winches of my 1980 C25.

What size and make dose anyone suggest?

Are the self tailing worth the extra cost?

Suggested vendors?

Thanks for any input.
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Response Posted - 09/22/2003 :  16:57:23  Show Profile
On a boat our size I don't feel that self-tailing is worth the extra cost unless you do a lot of single-handing. I know Winchers aren't everyone's cup of tea, but they work OK for me.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
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joe keith
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Response Posted - 09/22/2003 :  21:43:52  Show Profile
I have Lewmar 2 speed, self tailing 30s on my 85 SR and really like them. Not sure that you really need 30s but they sure work well!!
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ddlyle
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Response Posted - 09/23/2003 :  08:45:15  Show Profile  Visit ddlyle's Homepage
I don't know the extra cost of self-tailers, but if it were a $100 each I'd say it is worth it.
Are we talking about for the jib sheets?
I don't have self tailers for the halyards but I'm okay with that 'cause I don't use those winches (on the cabin top) that often.
The (self tailers) that are mounted on my coamings for the jib sheets are wonderful.
They are not two speed. They are Lewmar, and I don't know the model.
But they work great.
Get self tailers for your sheets, you'll like them.

Cap'n Dave
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matsche
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Response Posted - 09/23/2003 :  10:36:24  Show Profile
Lewmar 16ST on my 85. Only one speed, but plenty for our size boat. The ST(self tailing) feature is really nice. Would highly recommend it. Allows you to grind with one hand and steer with the other.

John Matsche 1985 TR/FK #5171
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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 09/23/2003 :  11:53:41  Show Profile
Here's a "thumbnail" perspective on winches for a C25:

Many of the winch manufacturers use similar numbers for similar sized and function winches.

Halyard winches - single speed, size 6 or 7

Primary jib sheet single speed only, size 8 is probably best

Primary jib sheet two-speed, Harken makes a nice size 16 that fits on the coaming. Next size up is 30 size and will work well too.

Primary jib sheet self-tailing single-speed, size 16 is most popular. But, Lewmar has started producing a size 14 that is nearly the same dimensions as the 16 except that the drum height is about an inch shorter than the 16 and the cost for the 14 is $110 or more less per winch.

Prices?? (within ~$25 or so per winch, new) 6's = ~$115; 7's = ~$165; 8's = ~$200; Harken 16 two-speed = `$400; 14 Self-tailers = ~$400; 16 Self-tailers = ~$500. And if you went to a size 30 self-tailing two-speed you'd be looking at about $800 per winch.

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839
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