mast winch

[willie]

In my digging around inside Ave Maria, i thought i might come up with a winch handle for the winch on the mast. Southcoast/marriman? You know, the handle that goes through the slots? No luck so far. Anyone know of any leads for one? Are they like gold too?:cool:

[Bill]

There is a school teacher in Alameda who's hobby is collecting and selling used sailboat gear.  He usually has several handles for the old winches.  My guess is that for a South Coast  #1,  the price will run $25 to  . . .?   The number 2 handles are in the $50 + range, as I recall.  Next marine flea market is in September.  I can look then, if you are still without one.