Boat trailer winch handle--ever see one of these?

[Motor Boater Bill]

I just bought a boat with a trailer and the winch on the trailer has no handle. The trailer is a heavy tandem axle trailer, and the boat is about 1000 pounds dry. I don't think it is the original trailer, but no way to know for sure. The boat is a 1963 Texas Maid Electra cabin cruiser.

The winch has three shafts which all drive each other, and you can put the handle on any of the shafts to utilize a different gear ratio. The shafts have a collar with about a half-inch deep notch on each side of the collar which seems to be for the handle to index into. There is also a hole through each shaft which looks like it would accept a pin to hold the handle in place. On the opposite side of the winch there is a small drum with a strap and handle that would serve as a brake when letting the cable out.

Anybody ever seen one of these? I figure I'll need to fabricate a handle, but I'd like to have some idea of what the original looked like. It looks like a really good winch, but having the right kind of handle so that it can be easily switched from one shaft to the other will be the key to making it a pleasure to use.

Thanks!

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Boat trailer winch handle--ever see one of these?

yep, it's an old 3 speed winch, will try to get better pic tomorrow

 

[Motor Boater Bill]

Re: Boat trailer winch handle--ever see one of these?

Thanks--I'd really like to see a close up on the handle if you get a chance. Much appreciated!

Also, I can't seem to get a larger view of your picture--iBoats asks me to sign in again when I click on the thumbnail. Hm.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Boat trailer winch handle--ever see one of these?

here you go.

 

[bjcsc]

Re: Boat trailer winch handle--ever see one of these?

I've never seen one of these winches before. That's a nice design...I like it!

 

[Motor Boater Bill]

Re: Boat trailer winch handle--ever see one of these?

Thank, Admiral! Yours is a bit different from mine, but the same idea. On mine, the collar the handle indexes into is round, with two knotches, instead of the square end yours has. I'd still like to see one like mine if anyone can help with a picture.

This site and the folks on it are a great resource, much appreciated!

 

[robjen1019]

Re: Boat trailer winch handle--ever see one of these?

My trailer has one just like it. Mine is over 40 years old.

 

[Motor Boater Bill]

Re: Boat trailer winch handle--ever see one of these?

Hey Robjen,
If you mean you have one like what I described on my trailer, I'd really appreciate it if you could post a picture of the handle, and the band name if you know it. Thanks!

 

[robjen1019]

Re: Boat trailer winch handle--ever see one of these?

Ill take a look tomarrow.