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 October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
