Help with older winch parts

[Phil Spicer]

   While removing a winch my helper found water in the top of the main spindle. Thinking the winch had a lot of water inside
he dumped the water out...overboard. The main spindle went over with the water in the top of the spindle. We have searched the 12" to 18" of muck with no luck.
   So, I am looking for a main spindle & so far nothing. Has anyone replaced winches that would sell a main spindle?
   Boat is a 1988 C34
   Winch is Lewmar 46ST with 4 Phillips head screws on top. The Lewmar Wave Grip, made from 1983 to 1991.
   Any help out there?

[Roc]

Did you call Lewmar to see if by chance, they might have the parts?

[Clay Greene]

I don't know if it will help but here is the schematic for the winch:

http://www.pyacht.com/graphics/Lew_WG_4346.gif

It looks like the spindle is part 15000833

[Clay Greene]

It does not look like they have the spindle but P2 Marine has some of the parts:

http://www.p2marine.com/sailing-gear/lewmar/lewmar-wavegrip-winch-parts-43-46.shtml

If Lewmar itself cannot help, you might call P2 to see if they have access to others or know who might.

[Phil Spicer]

   Roc, Claygr: Thank you for the help. Lewmar sent me a manual but have nothing but springs & pawls. I have checked P2, Crowley's in Chicago, Minnie's in Costa Mesa, e bay & some others. So far nothing. No salvage yards around me so I thought I would try our site.

[sailaway]

Phil I have 2 used lewmar  40 two speed winches I would sell cheap if they would help you. I live local and dock at  Catawba Is. Charlie

[lazybone]

If you can't find a spindle for sale, I would consider hiring a diver and have another go at searching for the lost one.

[cmainprize]

Hire a diver, guaranteed it went straight down.

[Stephen Butler]

A few years ago, I dropped the programmable key for a Toyota into the Manatee River....7 ft of salt water with a very muddy bottom, and little to no visibility.  I thought the key was gone and was about to purchase a new key from a local dealer for the "low" price of $320, when a local diver offered to go down and find it.  I thought why not and 20 minutes later he tossed the key onto the dock.  Interestingly the key still worked after 2+ weeks under water.  The lesson learned was that if you have an approximate location for a lost item, even one as small as a car key, a good diver will usually find it.  So try a diver, and you might be surprised.  Another interesting lesson learned was that if you tell an automotive company that their electronic keys will survive under water for a couple of weeks, one should expect lower specs for future keys.   

[Phil Spicer]

   Will try the diver...when the ice is gone. We have a fix on the location.
Charlie: Thank you for the offer, but Lewmar said 40's may be too small.
Thank you to all for your help.

[patrice]

HI

May try diving with a good magnet, could help find your part, and maybe some other interesting stuff
If can use a bar, something like this,, will cover more ground.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-MASTER-MAGNETIC-07661-24-HEAVY-DUTY-STEEL-TOOL-HOLDER-MAGNET-BAR-0010041-/400874109511

Good luck.

[KWKloeber]

HI

May try diving with a good magnet, could help find your part, and maybe some other interesting stuff
If can use a bar, something like this,, will cover more ground.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-MASTER-MAGNETIC-07661-24-HEAVY-DUTY-STEEL-TOOL-HOLDER-MAGNET-BAR-0010041-/400874109511

Good luck.

Would that be a brass or chromed-brass magnet?   

kk

[Phil Spicer]

Thanks guys, but I need a stainless magnet.