Winches

David McAlpine · 28-07-2006, 20:02

Wilcox-Crittenden (Marinium) Winches
Easily identifiable by either the W/C logo or the word "Marinium" stamped into them, and as the only Aluminum Winches using a Flat, Slide-in Handle, Wilcox-Crittenden Winches have been out of production for over 30 years. Marinium was their trade name for a proprietary Aluminum alloy. Wilcox-Crittenden has been in and out of business several times, and no longer produce or service Winches. The only part Rig-Rite stocks for Wilcox-Crittenden Winches are Handles for their Marinium (Aluminum) #1 Sheet Winch. These Winches were common on East Coast production boats of the 1970's, notably Bristol, O'Day, Pearson, and Sea-Sprite.
I found the winches on the web. The spindle was needed repair, which now has been repaired. Thanks to all who tried to help

SkiprJohn · 28-07-2006, 22:46

Thanks David. My winches are Mariner winches from a Mariner 31 ketch which was destroyed on a reef here in Reeds Bay here in Hawaii. I think they are a completely different winch because they are chrome over bronze and have a winch handle similar to a lewmar.
Kind Regards, --JohnL--

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28-07-2006, 20:02	#1
David McAlpine Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	Winches Wilcox-Crittenden (Marinium) Winches Easily identifiable by either the W/C logo or the word "Marinium" stamped into them, and as the only Aluminum Winches using a Flat, Slide-in Handle, Wilcox-Crittenden Winches have been out of production for over 30 years. Marinium was their trade name for a proprietary Aluminum alloy. Wilcox-Crittenden has been in and out of business several times, and no longer produce or service Winches. The only part Rig-Rite stocks for Wilcox-Crittenden Winches are Handles for their Marinium (Aluminum) #1 Sheet Winch. These Winches were common on East Coast production boats of the 1970's, notably Bristol, O'Day, Pearson, and Sea-Sprite. I found the winches on the web. The spindle was needed repair, which now has been repaired. Thanks to all who tried to help

28-07-2006, 22:46	#2
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 5,199	Thanks David. My winches are Mariner winches from a Mariner 31 ketch which was destroyed on a reef here in Reeds Bay here in Hawaii. I think they are a completely different winch because they are chrome over bronze and have a winch handle similar to a lewmar. Kind Regards, --JohnL--