CarpeDiem 510 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 I am looking for something that I can bolt to the cabin top to use as a friction device when the winch isn't available. Obviously nearly anything will work, but ideally I want something aesthetically pleasing, no sharp edges and that's suitable for a marine environment. A little stub that looks like a small winch from a distance, but isn't. If the winch is already loaded and I want to adjust something, I would like to be able to take a wrap or two, open a clutch and ease the line. Things like dropping the zero, easing the outhaul, easing a tack line etc Anyone got any ideas thoughts, pictures? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 529 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 usually something like these http://www.bartonmarine.com/products-winches-and-winchers.asp https://shop.classic-boat-supplies.com.au/bronze-winches/wilmex-bronze-winches/bronze-snubbing-winch/ https://fostersshipchandlery.co.nz/products/harken-snubbair https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/manual-winch/cleveco-w14-nylon-sheet-winch Theres also something like the cleveco without a handle socket but can't find it anywhere Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 1,065 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/parts-accessories/winches/listing-2710928172.htm?rsqid=4a940f7e42a94cfc821f2c79c8117434-004 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 529 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Yep thats it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarpeDiem 510 Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 4 minutes ago, Deep Purple said: usually something like these ... Oh that's awesome, thank you very much! Had heard of the "SnubbAir", (hard to miss the marketing), but never knew it was a remake of something called a "Snubber Winch". Knowing what to search for has opened up a world of possibilities ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 529 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Used to see a lot of them on Flying Dutchmen and the like Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 358 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 We installed a horn cleat beside each cabin top winch, great for putting the halyard on to stop slippage in the jammers and to unload the jammers a lot. We can use that to do as you described too if neccessary. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 382 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Why not simply a small winch? then it can be used as a winch as well.. Then you can load it to pretension your halyards before blowing the jammer... Or would it be too heavy? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarpeDiem 510 Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 11 hours ago, DrWatson said: Why not simply a small winch? then it can be used as a winch as well.. Then you can load it to pretension your halyards before blowing the jammer... Originally not considered because of cost, I just expected a winch (with all it's moving parts) to be more expensive than a static friction device. In hindsight that wasn't the case... I really like this device, but it's ridiculously expensive for what it is: https://hardware.schaefermarine.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3900 While this is a more reasonable price and would achieve the same thing and even be a mini winch: https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/manual-winch/andersen-ra500010-classic-winch-size-10-single-speed I was tempted to get something made, but that fell in the too hard basket. I am going to go with some cheap horn cleats, I found some smooth fibre ones. Will install four, one on each side of the cabin top winch because it will be inevitable that the rope will be on the wrong side when you need it in a hurry. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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