Which Winch??

[eskfreedom]

The boat we are about to buy has
(2) Barlow #16 Chrome single speed
(1) Barlow #19 Chrome two speed
(2) Barlow #24 Chrome two speed
(2) Barlow #30 Chrome two speed
Looking all over the web for prices on new self tailers and they elude me. Probably only replace the #30's mabe the #24's. Wondering wich ones are the best bang for the buck. O yea and how much do they cost???

[dkall]

I like the Arco Winches. Any winches I've replaced on this boat have been Arco. Had them on my last boat. I'm including a link. The company doens't appear to do well with email till you call them. Then they were great. I like them better than the Andersons (the currently in vogue winches) because on he Anderson the containing ring spins on and off (it's threaded ) and although some people like that, I've felt is was a detriment. The Arco have a captive spring ring (don't know what it is really called) but it will not come off accidentally.

HUTTON-ARCO Yacht Winches

[SkiprJohn]

The Barlows and Barients aren't made anymore. If you are looking at replacements from Lewmar, Harken or Andersen their numbers, i. e. 30 are much different. A Barlow 30 would be replaced by an Andersen 52.
Good luck. I've been shopping eBay for a match to my Lewmar 52CST and have had only three come up in the last 6 months. I was outbid each time so am still looking.
Kind Regards,
JohnL

[Alan Wheeler]

This may help .
Kiwi Yachting Consultants - How to Identify Barient, Barlow and Masport Barlow Sheet Winches