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Old 19-06-2007, 23:08   #1
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My visit to the Arco/Orca factory...
I got my windlass serviced at the Arco/Hutton factory. Cost $82. And I brought the switches to make it go down and up.

Got permission to take some photos for those who don't know what a winch factory looks like.
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Click image for larger version Name: Arco - Blanks for machining.JPG Views: 232 Size: 61.2 KB ID: 1382   Click image for larger version Name: Arco - Cutting internal gears.JPG Views: 251 Size: 35.2 KB ID: 1383  

Click image for larger version Name: Arco - Final Assembly.JPG Views: 194 Size: 69.5 KB ID: 1384   Click image for larger version Name: Arco - Furlers.JPG Views: 223 Size: 56.4 KB ID: 1385  

Click image for larger version Name: Arco - Milling the base.JPG Views: 398 Size: 38.3 KB ID: 1386   Click image for larger version Name: Arco - Windlass Gearboxes.JPG Views: 229 Size: 71.1 KB ID: 1387  
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That's very cool!!! Thanks for sharing!!
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Awesome, only wish you had more. I love their winches. Can't ever accidentally come apart and all the parts are cleanly machined.

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