Plath Windlass?

willbetravlin · #1 (**permalink**) 01-22-2004

Anyone know anything about PLATH windlasses. My 1976 Fuji 32 has an electric vertical with drum and wildcat. This is an up-only windlass with a "cone clutch/brake" between the drum and wildcat to allow the wildcat to free-wheel. The cone is worn beyond effectiveness. I am looking for parts.

O_salt · #2 (**permalink**) 02-17-2004

R C Plath Company

5300 SE Johnson Creek Boulevard
Portland, OR 97222
phone: (503) 777-2441

RetiredSeabee · #3 (**permalink**) 03-25-2004

I have a 1989 Model 9A Plath windlass on my 42'' Ocean Alexander, and find it to be an excellent American made product. All parts are still available. The R.C. Plath Company is still in business in Portland, Oregon. Their telephone number is 503.777.2450. The technical guy there for the firm is named Sandy. He is very helpful.

RetiredSeabee · #4 (**permalink**) 03-25-2004

Oops! Regarding my earlier message this evening, the telephone number I listed was actually Plath''s fax number. Their telephone number is 503.777.2441.