Andersen sailing winches have a strong record for service and support. However, after 60 years of product evolution, it can sometimes be difficult to keep track of which of their service kits is required for each of the winch models.
In this article we provide a comprehensive quick reference guide on identifying the correct spare parts for your Andersen winches.
Andersen service kits are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4..... etc and there are approximately 30 different kits. They contain the crucial spare parts for regular maintenance, which is generally replacement pawls & springs, bearings, circlips and essential screws. However, the parts in each kit are specific to each type/size of winch and also vary depending on the age of the winch. Some sizes of Andersens winches have been remodelled 2-4 times and each version can require a different service kit. Therefore it is important to know which Andersen winch you have!
Before buying any spare parts or service kits it is essential that you know the size/model, year of manufacture and version number. The winch size is clearly visible and stamped on the top of the winch e.g. 46 is size 46. Then it is important to know if you have either a Self-tailing or a Classic winch: If your size 46 winch has a self tailing arm, Andersen refers to this as a 46ST and all plain-top winches are referred to as the Classic range.
Andersen have consistently stamped the serial number information on the top side of the deck flange, between the mounting bolt holes, which is clearly visible when you lift off the polished stainless drum (N.B. on very old winches, a similar stamp was placed on the bottom side of the flange).
Which Service Kit for my Andersen Winch? - photo © Andersen Winches
The format is always the same for serial numbers: Year, Month and version number (YY-MM-Vxx). For the Electric and Hydraulic motor units a serial number starting with "PS" is stamped on the top flange of the gearbox housing.
Service Kits for Andersen Stainless Self-tailing Winch
The table below shows a full list of all Andersen's stainless self-tailing winches (both past and present models) and the correct winch service kit for each model.
Winch sizeYear / VersionService Kit No. 12ST11/2005 and earlier1 12STCurrent Model18 18STCurrent Model18 28ST11/2005 and earlier1 28STCurrent Model18 34STCurrent Model18 40STCurrent Model1 46STYears 1982‑19932 46STYears 1993 - 199611 46ST1997 up to 07/200617 46STCurrent Model19 48STDiscontinued Model19 50STCurrent Model19 52ST08/2009 and earlier8 52STCurrent Model21 56STDiscontinued Model3 58STCurrent Model12 62STCurrent Model12 66STDiscontinued Model3 68STCurrent Model13 72STCurrent Model13 78STDiscontinued Model7 82.3STCurrent Model40 110STCurrent Model9
Service Kits for Andersen Classic Winch Range
The table below shows a full list of all Andersen's Classic winches (both past and present models) and the correct winch service kit for each model.
Classic Winch SizeCurrent / DiscontinuedService Kit No. 6Discontinued Model6 10Current Model4/6 16Discontinued Model4/6 18Current Model4/6 28Current Model4/6 40Current Model4/6 46Current Model4/6 56Discontinued Model5 90Discontinued Model14 91Current Model14 92Discontinued Model14 100Discontinued Model15 101Current Model15 102Current Model15
In the above table, Service Kit 4 is the full service kit for these winches, which includes replacement pawls & springs plus circlips. However, Service 6 can be used for intermediate services to replace springs and circlips - it just does not include replacement pawls.
Properly maintained, there is no reason your Andersen winches cannot last the life of your boat. Andersen recommend inspection, cleaning and greasing of all moving parts every two years, under "normal" recreational use, or annually for heavier use e.g. racing, chartering or blue water cruising.
If you have any questions about servicing your Andersen winches you can contact us at support@upffront.com or you can buy your Andersen Service Kits online by following the link below: