Jim,

Thank you for the suggestion....it's very likely that I'll have to do just that....

:: P.S. You might want to start with a handle that
:: floats!!!
::
:: :: Probably your best bet is to find an 8" handle and have
:: :: a machinist modify it for you so it will work.
:: ::
:: :: :: Does anybody have an older model Lewmar '8' winch handle
:: :: :: for sale?
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Inevitably it happened....loaned boat out...crew dropped
:: :: :: the winch handle overboard. The same handle I'd lovingly
:: :: :: taken care of for 13 years!
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Lewmar said, "good luck finding one"
:: ::
:: :: :: Steve Seal said, "hmm, that may be a problem"
:: ::
:: :: :: West Marine said, "hmm, better check with some of the
:: :: :: consignment stores (ie Blue Pelican) so I've left a
:: :: :: message etc.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Help, help, help.
:: :: ::
:: :: :: Most importantly of all thanks for learning of this and
:: :: :: hopefully responding.