Jeffrey, I feel your pain...I have a 37, and it has gi-normous winches, I
downsized from a 155 to a 135 just to ease the energy load needed...(75 this
month)
If I were getting new winches, I would go electric! They will increase the sale
price of the boat some day too!
Richard
1985 C&C 37 CB; Ohio River, Mile 584* (hauled out for repairs)
Richard N. Bush Law Offices2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite NineLouisville,
Kentucky 40220(502) 584-7255
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 10:46:16 AM EDT, Jeffrey A. Laman via
CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
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 Laman1981 C&C34 HarmonyLudington, MI
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