replacing swing keel winch

[Southron Spirit]

one side of my winch the flange was completely missing . went to several places trying to find a winch not made in china . no such luck did find a attwood 1200 lb trailer winch with a nylon strap at chinamart .

take out two bolts and the nylon strap slips right off the flange on the drum . everything looks like it will line up fine just have to drill one new mounting hole.

[garyguss]

I replaced mine with a braking winch from Northern Tool, it will hold a position when released and I think it might be easier on the swing keel if you happen to let go of it

[Southron Spirit]

when i got my boat the swing keel had a piece of line on the winch to pull the keel up . i plan on replacing it with stainless steel wire .
how are you all attaching it to the swing keel have not gotten a look at the swing keel from the bottom yet

[Lowlandfamily]

Hello

I made a drawing of our keel. The measurements are in millimeters. I also have an old photo of the pickup mechanism. Good luck.
Regards, Jan Rook.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11157980/bank.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11157980/Kieltouw.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11157980/NA23%20Kielzwaard.pdf

J.rook@upcmail.nl

[Southron Spirit]

hi,
thanks for the reply my spirit is a 79 and the swing keel winch is in the port
cockpit seat . i almost wish mine was in the cabin .
i think i can use some info thank you