Wincher Self-Tailers

[Bill]

Hello to All

Well, I did a search for information about wincher self tailers because I know there was an extensive discussion about them last year but the search feature doesnt work for me, so I ask again...

What is the best way to install these little blue things. A friend almost lost his finger tip installing his. If someone can provide a link to the previous thread that would be greatly appreciated.

Bill



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[len]

bill

trying warming it up in hot water, it should then squeeze on fairly easily

len



md.frel@nwh.org

[Catherine Monaghan]

Do as Len suggested, warm it up in hot water and then spread some dish washing liquid around the inside where it contacts the winch. Be careful, your fingers are still at risk. I struggled to install mine until I was out of breath, but I got them on.

Cathy
catherine_monaghan@merck.com
CD32 <a href="http://www.hometown.aol.com/bcomet/real ... ization</a>, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay

bill

trying warming it up in hot water, it should then squeeze on fairly easily

len

catherine_monagahan@merck.com

[Robert]

The down side to water and soap is that it makes the self-tailers slippery, possibly increasing the chances of injuring hands or fingers. Plus, for the self-tailers to work properly, they must have no slippage and soap might compromise this, at least initially. I put mine on au naturel by slipping an edge over the back of the winch and then very carefully and SLOWLY, SLOWLY, SLOWLY pulling on the front side edge with one hand while systematically working the back edge on each side down over the winch. After a few millimeters on one side, switch hand positions and work the other side. Keep alternating back and forth with a healthy dollop of patience. You don't need tools. It works.

Good luck,
Robert
s/v Zephyr CD28 #230




rbtfsh@utb1.utb.edu

[Tom B]

How does everyone like the self-tailer adaptors?Do they work well?



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[Jon]

Bill,

I took the top part of my winch (Barlow) off, put the top into the Wincher, then screwed the winch top back on. It worked out fine. Be sure to get the side with the radial lines on the bottom to grip the sheet, and the "Winchers" logo on top. If you don't they will slip.

I do like my Winchers.

All the best,
Jon
CD25 Sovereign

[Bill]

Hi Tom

A friend put them on his triton and loves them. I have sailed the triton several times and in fairly heavy air, and I like them. certainly cheaper than ST Lewmars!!!!!!

bs

How does everyone like the self-tailer adaptors?Do they work well?

cd25d@rhapsodysails.com

[warren stringer]

I hooked one edge over the top of the winch then used a pair of screwdrivers to lever and pull them the rest of the way - carefully.

Warren



wstringer@aristotle.net