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.