That is a cool approach, but if I understand how it was done, the weak link IMHO is that tapped aluminum is holding the new winch.
From: CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Saturday, March 23, 2024 2:42 PM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: CHARLES SCHEAFFER <cscheaf...@comcast.net> Subject: Stus-List Re: Hints on swapping winches? Hey David, That's cool. You made an adapter plate, so you didn't change the holes through the deck. That's a cool trick. Thanks, Chuck S On 03/23/2024 2:33 PM EDT David Knecht via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: When I swapped an old non-self tailing winch with a new Harken winch, I decided I wanted to re-use the holes from the previous winch. So I bought a circular aluminum plate the size of the winch base, drilled holes through it in the pattern of the original winch, then drilled and tapped holes to match the new winch base to secure the new winch base. I am happy with the result. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT On Mar 22, 2024, at 8:23 PM, Dean McNeill via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: I'm about to finally replace my old 2 speed Barient 25 primary winches on my C&C 34, with Harken 46 Self tailing winches. Anyone have experience doing a similar swap? I fully expect I’ll need to fill old holes and drill new ones. And probably glass in aluminum or plywood backing plates. Any other hints and tips? Thanks, Dean BarraWind 1980 C&C 34 Halifax, NS Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu
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