Wire Kicking Strap Wheel

[orkney]

Has anybody else had this Wire kicking strap on a wheel? my wheel has snapped in 2, and I'm wondering if anybody knows if this is worth fixing, or setting up a decent rope kicker. Thanks.

[angus]

I would chuck the wheel and set up a cascade kicker. You will probably want 16:1 most modern 12s are but I am not sure about vintage boats but I am sure somebody will let you know.

[icecreamman]

I suppose it would depend on if you want to stay true to type with a vintage boat. I am sure that someone in the vintage wing will be able to lay their hands on a kicker winch if you wanted one. Way back when Dad made a wooden winch with a steel core for winding the kicker on to, easy if you have a jigsaw and some time. You can even make the drum diameter larger to increase the purchase if you need to, but beware of where you are going to put it if you do. Otherwise, do like Angus said and file it in the bin.