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Brand: Bernard
Online Retailer ID: 13932
Located in: Hardware, Winches
This non-corrosive winch handle is a perfect, low-cost alternative to traditional winch handles. Constructed of reinforced engineering-grade resins and aluminum, this handle is non-magnetic and will not rust. Best of all, it floats! Although they are strong, these handles are NOT intended to replace bronze handles.
Don't Buy!
By Cal 33 Sailor from Lake Nroman, NC on 9/13/2008
Cons:
Unreliable
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
I just returned from sailing with my Bernard winch handle in two pieces! It broke in half under medium load. I have another Bernard winch handle that I'm going to replace this afternoon because I don't want to risk having another one break!!
Latchless Winch Handle
By Three Speed Sailor
from Martha's Vineyard, MA on 7/31/2008
from Martha's Vineyard, MA on 7/31/2008
Cons:
Poor Design
Describe Yourself:
Novice
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
The square insert fits my star-shaped winch socket all right, but there is nothing to keep it in place but gravity. I wanted an inexpensive spare, and this will be my backup, but I prefer another floating handle that locks in place.