CD27- Lewmar bronze ST winches

[csoule13]

Looks like there's going to be some extra coin in the boat funds bucket this spring. Of all the things I wished I had single handing on busy lake, it's self tailing winches. I've got my eye on the Lewmar bronze 16s as a replacement for the barient 16s that came with the CD27.

Anyone else make this switch? Minus drilling mounting holes on the existing bases, is it safe to assume this is generally a plug and play replacement?

EDIT: Also considering the Andersen 18STs.

Much appreciated,
Chris

[Jim Walsh]

Yes it’s a plug and play installation. I replaced my original two speed 30’s with two speed self tailing 30’s. It just makes things a bit safer for a singlehander. You are no longer required to tail, winch, and cleat…..all at the same time. My originals are still in perfect condition on another members boat in the Caribbean at this moment. Properly maintained those bronze Lewmar winches last for generations.
Just be certain to read, understand, and follow the mounting instructions. If you need clarification this is the place to find it. A new set of self tailers is a wonderful addition to any boat.

[csoule13]

That's some sexy boat bling Jim. Thx.

[Steve I]

Nice !

[appletim1]

Looks like there's going to be some extra coin in the boat funds bucket this spring. Of all the things I wished I had single handing on busy lake, it's self tailing winches. I've got my eye on the Lewmar bronze 16s as a replacement for the barient 16s that came with the CD27.

Anyone else make this switch? Minus drilling mounting holes on the existing bases, is it safe to assume this is generally a plug and play replacement?

EDIT: Also considering the Andersen 18STs.

Much appreciated,
Chris

I did this just last year on my CD27. I was looking at the 18ST's and contacted Andersen, who recommended the 12ST's writing to me:

"If you are replacing Lewmar 7’s the Andersen 18’s would be a lot of winch which is not necessarily a bad thing but you may consider going with the Andersen 12’s which I think would work well."

I bought and installed the 12ST's and came out great. I also bought new winch stands from Spartan (W800) as the 5 pattern holes on the old Barient were different than the 6 pattern holes on the Andersen.

The best part was the holes on the new stands matched perfectly with the combing boards. I did over drill, epoxy fill and re drill the holes through on the deck though to assure the best fit.



If anyone is looking for vintage stands and winches I have them to sell!

[csoule13]

Pair of Lewmar 16STs on order, so we'll see how this all goes. I'll say at $150/pop I'm not keen to replace the bases.

I'll do up a project post once these come in and I get it going. Looking forward to it. I barely sailed last year, and a good chunk of it is that single handing on a narrow lake with the finest powerboaters Chattanooga can provide creates a busy cockpit. These should help a good deal.

[Walter Hobbs]

If you are not in a hurry, I got my ST winches from West marine on a 2 for one sale. Both winches for $800. They were back ordered and had to wait 2 months.

[csoule13]

And, scene. I'll do a write up over on the projects board, but this was pretty straight forward.

[Walter Hobbs]

I installed the Lewmar 16 STs as in the previous post. Very pretty initially but the bronze discolors quickly. I would go with the chrome if I could do it again. Constant polishing of the bronze if you want bling. Did install easily on the original pedestals after drilling new holes.