electric winches
Thinking of replacing the Lewmar 40 ST Halliard/ Reefing Winch with an electric model --either Lewmar or Harken. Whilst we find the 42 easy to handle, my wife and I struggle a bit with such a heavy (...
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I will head up to the mast and pull the halyard from up there and then we purchased a drill and can raise the rest from the cockpit. I find its easier each year, or maybe I am getting used to it ---...
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We had an electric winch installed as part of original equipment on Fortune Cookie, our Mark I 3-cabin. I saw a Hunter 37 that had one and thought "what a good idea,." We raise the main more often...
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Chris, I already purchased the Lewmar 40 electric and am about to begin the installation. I have been told by others on this list that an extension is needed because the deck is so thick. If you check...
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I agree with Cathy in CT. Jump the halyard from the mast and have someone in the cockpit take up the slack. Use the winch to finish the job. I have a hard time justifying the amp draw from electric...
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Their is a winchbit for a 1/2'' right angle (milwaukee) cordless drill.I am waiting for the 28 volt model.I have sailed on 50' boats equiped with this set-up and it works fine(currently using 18 volt)...
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