My understanding is that the red ones are resin filled with glass fibers, the blue ones are cast aluminum (see Dwight's post), and the gray ones are resin and carbon fiber.
I have had gray Titan handles on my 38 - a single handle grip for the cabin top winches and a single handle in a pocket on the mast for reefing and outhaul, and two of the double grip 10" handles in the cockpit for the sheet winches - for almost 10 years now. I have to say I'm quite happy with the strength and durability of the gray handles. That said, a crew member dropped on overboard during an event in Oriental, NC some years ago; it floated but we didn't go back for it. I suppose that is benefit the benefit and the disappointment of having a floating winch handle that only costs about $50. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Hoyt, Mike Sent: Monday, July 08, 2013 8:42 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Titan winch handles Dwight They also make Blue ones identical to the red one. I have used for years - but always the 8 inch version. Works great for me. the fiam is likely the floatation Mike _____ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight veinot Sent: Sunday, July 07, 2013 9:50 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Titan winch handles This is like the good blue Titan winch handle: http://ca.binnacle.com/p5847/TITAN-CONDOR-LOCKING-WINCH-HANDLE-MAXI-GRIP-10- in/product_info.html and this floating handle is like the piece of red Titan junk that nearly caused an accident on my boat yesterday: http://ca.binnacle.com/p3053/TITAN-LOCKING-FLOATING-WINCH-HANDLE-10-in/produ ct_info.html Be very careful when using this red floating winch handle.the one I had certainly did float as advertised but it will never again be seen on Alianna Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS _____ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight veinot Sent: July 6, 2013 7:41 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Titan winch handles Someone on the list commented a few weeks ago about the quality of Titan winch handles and at the time I could only say that the Titan I have used for many years has work very well: strong, reliable locking mechanism and not too bulky and no noticeable flex under load. But I have 2 Titans on board, one that I had never used until today, a red handle and it is completely different than my reliable blue Titan winch handle. Construction is totally different. I now view the red one as junk and a safety hazard to boot. It flexed like you would not believe under light load and flew out of my hand after which or before which I am not actually sure things happened so fast, the locking mechanism broke free and the thing went flying out of my hand, like as if it was spring loaded because it more or less was. The bottom plastic cove piece fell off during this event and all I could see inside was some foamed material. If there is a piece of metal under that foam that runs the length of the handle that piece is very small and not very stiff. Is this thing a cheap knockoff using the Titan name or has Titan resorted to making a cheaper junk product. It seems you need to be careful when buying something with the name Titan on a winch handle. Have a close look at what you have because they can become flying objects under loaded circumstances. Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS _____ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Gary Nylander Sent: July 6, 2013 12:32 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List tach and c0aming question Apparently, the motor starts - so there is electricity to the starter. Do the indicator lights on the 'dash' light up? I know on my 2qm, I can turn off the ignition and the engine runs, but the tach doesn't work, but the lights do work. Start at the back of the dash - unfortunately if yours is like mine, there are a bunch of wires led into bundles and some of those don't do anything. You should be able to see the wire out of the tach. It could be the rpm sensor on the flywheel as well. Gary 2qm on a 30 ----- Original Message ----- From: McElwreath, Daniel <mailto:mcelwrea...@wpunj.edu> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2013 8:03 AM Subject: Stus-List tach and c0aming question Any advice appreciated--Tively II is a C& C 32 with a 2qm yanmar. The tach is no longer registering rpm. Not sure if this is an electrical (ie loose wire) or whether it simply wore out. Any suggestions on diagnosing? Second question-- I am going to install a bimini, , one connection to the coaming on each side. Any thoughts on whether I have to put a backing plate under the coaming( is there access)? or can I just screw into the coaming?? Thanks for any suggestions. Dan Mc on City Island. _____ _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _____ No virus found in this message. 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