[Rhodes22-list] Barient Winch Question

[Steve]

http://www.arco-winches.com/

Here the link.  I have ordered from them.  One thing
to keep in mind is that that they use the Australia
dollar; different rate of exchange.
Steve


--- Bill Berner <bberner at optonline.net> wrote:
> Barient, unfortunately has gone the way of many boat
> builders, and is no
> longer in business.
> 
> There is, however, a source for parts, should you
> need them.  The bad news
> is they are in Australia.  Can't recall the name,
> but I'm sure a search on
> Google will reveal it.
> 
> Be warned though, that it took me about 3 months to
> get a couple of drum
> tops from them.
> 
> As for the winches themselves, they are incredibly
> simple, and have very few
> moving parts.  No bearings at all in fact.  To
> remove, just push down on the
> fitting at the bottom of the hole your winch handle
> goes into, and lift the
> hole winch straight up.  The pawl and spring is the
> only moving part.
> 
> Bill Berner
> 191 South Broadway
> Hastings on Hudson, NY  10706
>  
> v 914 478 2896
> f 914 478 3856
> e BBerner at optonline.net
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On
> Behalf Of Saroj
> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2003 1:52 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Barient Winch Question
> 
> Wally,
> 
> I went to a demonstration by Lewmawr (sp?) once on
> maintaining the winch.
> The rep recommended using Singer sewing machine oil
> on their winches as it
> is a very high-grade fine oil.  He also recommended
> the hole in the box
> approach.
> 
> As to replacement parts, I'm sure you will have to
> get these from the
> manufacturer as they are very specialized.
> 
> Saroj
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Wally Buck" <tnrhodey at hotmail.com>
> To: <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2003 1:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Barient Winch Question
> 
> 
> > When sailing yesterday I noticed one of my Barient
> 8 winches was a little
> > tight. I have the manual for the winch and have
> read the provided
> > instructions for lubrication. I have read that it
> is prudent to cut a hole
> > in a small box (shoe box or 12 pack) and fit over
> the winch to catch any
> > parts. I am hoping cleaning and lubricating will
> do the trick. If I need
> > parts like paws or springs any suggestions on
> source? Any other tips or
> > suggestions?
> >
> > TIA,
> >
> > Wally
> >
> >
>
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