Main Halyard Fix

bushrat · #1 (**permalink**) 08-05-2008

Hi folks, I broke the handle on my main halyard cluth. It is a Lewmar double about 20 years old I guess. Any suggestions or words of advice? Will a new Lewmar fit old location? Thanks.

knothead · #2 (**permalink**) 08-05-2008

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Originally Posted by bushrat

Hi folks, I broke the handle on my main halyard cluth. It is a Lewmar double about 20 years old I guess. Any suggestions or words of advice? Will a new Lewmar fit old location? Thanks.

It's possible that the bolt pattern is the same but I doubt it. There is a good chance that you will be able to use at least one of the holes. Worst case, you will be able to cover one hole and have one showing.

sailingdog · #3 (**permalink**) 08-05-2008

Measure the hole spacing... the new lewmar hole spacing is available on their website.

arf145 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-05-2008

I recently broke the main halyard handle on my 20-year-old Easylock triple. I don't really have suggestions or advice, only commiseration.

It turns out Easylock changed their hole pattern 1/16 inch, so I've decided to go Lewmar as long as I have to mess with filling and potting holes and all. I'm trying to limp along until off-season.

BarryL · #5 (**permalink**) 08-05-2008

Hello,

You may be able to replace just the handle.

I was able to buy a replacement handle for a Lewmar clutch here:

For XAS clutch. Spinlock

Good luck,
Barry