While out sailing here in the desert of Eastern Washington on the Snake River today one of my winches decided to self destruct. We were beating to wind and just finished tightening up the jib, pulled off the winch handle, and the top plate of the winch decided to go for a swim. Gone, disappeared.
As it happens I will be in Anacortes this upcoming Saturday to join some friends for a week cruising. Does anybody know a good shop to have my winches serviced at and even more importantly some place that might have a replacement for the part I lost?
I think these winches are not original to the boat (1971, Ericson 35”). You can see in the picture on the left the missing piece.
Any help would be most appreciated.
As it happens I will be in Anacortes this upcoming Saturday to join some friends for a week cruising. Does anybody know a good shop to have my winches serviced at and even more importantly some place that might have a replacement for the part I lost?
I think these winches are not original to the boat (1971, Ericson 35”). You can see in the picture on the left the missing piece.
Any help would be most appreciated.