Vintage vetus windlass

[unbusted67]

Hey all I've got this kind of vintage manual vetus windlass. It seems to have blown up the two plastic spacer sleeves inside of the gear box. Anyone have any spares for this type of windlass?

[Orion Jim]

Sure looks like my Lofrans Royal manual windlass. You can find all the info here https://www.imtra.com/ddbc629c-64bb-...tal-detail.htm to determine if the nylon sleeves would fit.

[unbusted67]

Originally Posted by Orion Jim

Sure looks like my Lofrans Royal manual windlass. You can find all the info here https://www.imtra.com/ddbc629c-64bb-...tal-detail.htm to determine if the nylon sleeves would fit.

You know at first I rolled my eyes when I read this comment but then I looked at the parts diagram and I think that is actually the exact same windlass. Go figure.

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by unbusted67

You know at first I rolled my eyes when I read this comment but then I looked at the parts diagram and I think that is actually the exact same windlass. Go figure.

Indeed.

Vetus doesn't actually manufacture anything.

Vetus engineers design and develop products, for the marine industry, but rely on strategic partners and suppliers to actually produce and assemble the goods.

Vetus maintains quality control over manufacturing, but uses the expertise of its suppliers to cover the manufacturing process. Production of individual components is contracted with specialized manufacturers around Europe.

This explains how a company can offer diesel engines, bow thrusters, gauges, vents, seats and windows, etc under one label.

[Orion Jim]

Originally Posted by unbusted67

You know at first I rolled my eyes when I read this comment but then I looked at the parts diagram and I think that is actually the exact same windlass. Go figure.

That comment made my day. I’m actually one of those people who try to be helpful only when I feel firmly that I have something constructive to add.