Wilcox-Crittenden Winches

Wilcox-Crittenden (Marinium) Winches Easily identifiable by either the W/C logo or the word "Marinium" stamped into them, and as the only Aluminum Winches using a Flat, Slide-in Handle, Wilcox-Crittenden Winches have been out of production for over 30 years. Marinium was their trade name for a proprietary Aluminum alloy. Wilcox-Crittenden has been in and out of business several times, and no longer produce or service Winches. The only part Rig-Rite stocks for Wilcox-Crittenden Winches are Handles for their Marinium (Aluminum) #1 Sheet Winch. These Winches were common on East Coast production boats of the 1970's, notably Bristol, O'Day, Pearson, and Sea-Sprite.

W/C #1 Locking Winch Handle - 8": WC 18841A-8: Aluminum Locking Winch Handle Assembly for Wilcox-Crittenden #1 Marinium Sheet Winch. Special Flat, Slide-in Winch Handle is 1 7/32" wide x 3/8" thick with spring locking mechanism, handle extends 2 1/2" into winch from underside stops. Handle is (maximum) 8" long with clear anodized Satin finish and black grip. Special Length as used on Pearson 23C and others. This item is no longer available and is shown here for identification only.
W/C #1 Locking Winch Handle - 10": WC 18841A-10: Aluminum Locking Winch Handle Assembly for Wilcox-Crittenden #1 Marinium Sheet Winch. Special Flat, Slide-in Winch Handle is 1 7/32" wide x 3/8" thick with spring locking mechanism, handle extends 2 1/2" into winch from underside stops. Handle is (maximum) 10" long with clear anodized Satin finish and black grip. PY 149245

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