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Date Posted: - Wednesday - 09/23/09 - 11:31am
Author: Lawrence Killingsworth M40 Ta' Ata Ori
Subject: Humiliating
In reply to: Lawrence Killingsworth M40 Ta' Ata Ori 's message, "Simpson-Lawrence Windlass" on - Wednesday - 09/23/09 - 11:11am

Well, that was humiliating. The Lewmar customer service rep just sorta laughed when I told him my windlass story. Seems like my windlass is an obsolete antique that he's never even heard of -- I guess I am, too.
So, I'd better either buy some rags to sop up the oil leak or look into getting a replacement windlass. Advice on replacement would be welcome from any of you Mariner 40 skippers out there.

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[> [> A guy in Scotland -- Chris Hope ( Mariner 36 hull #3), - Wednesday - 09/23/09 - 7:53pm

From another websites, this guy was recommended for obsolete SL parts and apparently .. manuals. Said to be helpfull.. Though your particular model isn't listed on his website , seems worth a shot. There is contact info on his web site http://www.slspares.co.uk Sounds like you may just need to cut a new case gasket?


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[> [> [> Thanks -- Lawrence Killingsworth M40 Ta' Ata Ori, - Thursday - 09/24/09 - 1:48pm

Thanks, Chris, I'll check it out.
And I think your diagnosis is correct.


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[> [> [> [> Simpson-Lawrence Windlass -- Eric Schoenberg, - Tuesday - 10/ 6/09 - 2:55am

When I had to rebuild my SL 510 a few years ago, I had the same problems locating help, until I ran into this lead: •: Florida Rigging & Hydraulics 800-718-1649. Service: Brook (call him early), Parts- Tim

They were very familiar with the windlass and helped a great deal, as well as supplying all the needed parts.

Eric


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[> [> [> [> [> Tigres -- Lawrence Killingsworth M40 Ta' Ata Ori, - Tuesday - 10/ 6/09 - 11:30am

Thanks, Eric, but I've decided replacement of the windlass is the better option. My SL windlass is 40 years old and who knows what part will go next.
I'm thinking probably to go with a Lofrans Tigres windlass. Same style as the SL and it should have plenty of power to get the job done.


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