Seems autocorrect got me ... My email list some text. Adding to my prior - yes, as the winch handle will hit the centerboard trunk it needs to be ratcheting. :: Dave Scobie On Mon, May 7, 2018, 8:25 PM Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
Gary.
You need a 6" winch. Yeah, it does need to be watching, so I'm wondering if your boat's has a broken or jammed pawls?
See here details on taking one apart to service -
https://m17-375.com/2010/04/12/winch-maintenance-arco-6-style-winch/
A lot if the M17s have ACOR 6's. No longer available. A Harken B6A will work fine if your winch is actually beyond repair. Defender.com is a good source.
:: Dave Scobie
On Mon, May 7, 2018, 8:08 PM Gary Froeschner <gfroesch@socket.net> wrote:
This is Gary Froeschner. I have a 1976 Montgomery 17, haul # 95 (I think). I believe, after 5 years of decorating my driveway, I might actually get in the water this season.
I am in need of a centerboard winch. There is one on my boat, but I don’t think it is the original. It is single speed, one way, non-ratcheting winch. (if I’ve got the nomenclature right). The handle hits the centerboard trunk & you can’t back it up (ratchet) to take another bite. Assuming that this is not how it was designed, do you have the proper winch? If so, how much? I live in Columbia, MO - 65203.