[Rhodes22-list] Barient Winch Question

[Wally Buck]

Thanks to all and I did find the Australian Company that carries parts. I am 
hoping that a lube and cleaning will do the trick.

Wally


>From: Steve <rhodes2282 at yahoo.com>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>To: bberner at optonline.net,The Rhodes 22 mail list 
><rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Barient Winch Question
>Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2003 06:33:27 -0700 (PDT)
>
>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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