Lewmar\u2019s \u2018Mr Winch\u2019, Tony Jones, has died while travelling in France.<\/p>\n
Mr Jones began his career with Lewmar in 1979 as product manager of the sailboat winch product line and was heavily involved with the design and development of the company\u2019s winches throughout the 1980s and 1990s.<\/p>\n
Mr Jones was particularly involved with Lewmar\u2019s OEM and racing winch product platforms working with the design team to develop the Ocean series of winches, an early form of the company\u2019s current Evo winch range.<\/p>\n
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\u201cTony was instrumental in the conception and design of Lewmar\u2019s highly successful Ocean winch range,\u201d said Matt Johnston, Lewmar sales and marketing director. \u201cDuring his time within the business, he was a great source of knowledge for many of our employees and will be sorely missed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ian Stevenson, currently the Osculati North Europe representative, who sat opposite Mr Jones at Lewmar for many years, added: \u201cTony travelled the world talking \u2018Lewmar Winch\u2019 he was respected by boat builders and competitors for his vast knowledge and experience.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe approached work with a great sense of humour and enthusiasm and he will be greatly missed.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Jones retired from Lewmar in 2007 to spend more time travelling with his wife Pauline and enjoy their French holiday home.<\/p>\n
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