Winch Handles - West Marine "White Label" price hiking

[Hermanns]

Just a note, stopped by West Marine and saw all 10" winch handles w/ knob endsthat weren't "WM white labeled" were well over ~$85 avg with some good 8" Lewmars around $130 = OUCH!!

Went to Defender online where they are selling 10" Schaefer w/ knob handle for $59 and a 8" Lewmar w/ knob handle for $94 (same one as WM). Purchased 3 for the price of less than 2 at WM.

Just a reminder to look around and if it doesn't "smell" right, always double check the price online.

[bmm32005]

I think Defender is cheaper than West Marine on most items.