As I recall, as an alternative some people were purchasing a "winch" chuck
for use in a Milwaukee power tool that accomplishes the same thing for less
money.

 

From: David Knecht <davidakne...@gmail.com> 
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2020 12:49 PM
To: CnC CnC discussion list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
Subject: Stus-List Re: Winches

 

Hi Mark- Thanks for posting the link to the eWincher.  I had not heard of it
but the reviews I have read so far are very positive
(https://www.yachtingmedia.com/magazine/ewincher-test.html#
<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.yachtingmedia.com%2
fmagazine%2fewincher-test.html%23&c=E,1,RGWnMNWGg2vuJh-KxTPpyrQVFIMvuk1iMnJ8
nsMgemxbSphLjvvhfpCuvNVUyiU-Z0xlqPoLgrsHbJMPadaBiAoqMi07V_igyPINREbB&typo=1>
).  I have been getting concerned about when age will limit my genoa
cranking power and have been keeping an eye on electric winches.  This looks
like a great alternative.  Not cheap, but you only need one of them.  If
anyone gets one, please report back.  

Related to this- I have spent the entire season racing single handed with my
110% genoa.  I decided I would be single handed due to Covid and did not
want to spend the summer winching in the larger (145%) sail myself.  My
experience has been that the boat is remarkably fast and competitive with
the smaller genoa, especially given the PHRF rating change gives some
compensation.  Even in light winds, my overall results were comparable to my
140% genoa.  The big difference is being able to easily tack the boat in
heavier air.  I will have to think hard about what to do next year (or
whenever) I begin to sail with crew again.  Dave

 

S/V Aries

1990 C&C 34+

New London, CT








 

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