Bronze winch selection

[vilisar34]

Finishing up a refit of my 34' Atkin ketch and would like to replace my jib sheet winches. Any thoughts on a quality bronze self-tailing winch brand? Trying to minimize/eliminate stainless hardware in favor of bronze. Many thanks.

[wizbang 13]

I am pleased with these Murray winches on my 34' ketch.The "self tailing" is limited to adding wraps, but I have never carried a genoa. 3 wraps is a few feet, plenty for a yankee jib.

[keyhavenpotterer]

You can get Bronze ST winches (left unchromed) from Harken.

http://www.harken.com/press/Harken-Bronze-Winches.php

[Mark Giegel]

You can check out LVJ winches.( Made in Holland I think ) I purchased some of these from Taylor and Snediker who is US dist. and are located in Pawcatuck CT . They are are first class....used them on my Cape George 36 which was based on the Atkin Tally Ho for the staysail and jib sheets.

Best
Mark in Mountainville NY

[Ted Hoppe]

How about bronze winch handles that match? Got any good leads to find replacements when I throw them overboard once a year... Nice to get a current maker of such things.

[Peter Malcolm Jardine]

A second LVJ endorsement...... beautiful stuff.


http://www.lvjwinchesusa.com/

[vilisar34]

Thank you for your input. The LVJs don't come cheap but you forget the price after awhile but always enjoy the quality.

[Seneca]

Most Lewmar winches (Ocean Series) are available in bronze too. If you want to spend a fortune, try Meissner......