I picked up a beautiful deck winch at Oriental's Marine Consignment store.
It is a 1920's era Merriman Number 2 made in Boston. It has smooth action and nice crisp clicks.
Alas, it is not headed for a sailboat. I needed a finial for a newel post on our staircase.
You will be able to spin it as you round the landing.
We will hand polish it with use.