There is also the WinchRite from Sailrite (https://www.sailrite.com/WinchRite-ABT-by-Sailology-Cordless-Winch-Handle). My sense is that the Milwaukee is heavy and unwieldy to handle in heaving conditions, but I have never actually used one. I like the fact that the ewincher can be used as a standard winch handle or in combination of arm power and battery power. It also can be set so it can’t be overused to destroy things which is a problem I have heard of with powered winches. None of the others can do that. Dave
S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT > On Oct 26, 2020, at 2:18 PM, Matthew <wolf...@erie.net> wrote: > > 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 <mailto:davidakne...@gmail.com>> > Sent: Monday, October 26, 2020 12:49 PM > To: CnC CnC discussion list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > <mailto: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%2fmagazine%2fewincher-test.html%23&c=E,1,RGWnMNWGg2vuJh-KxTPpyrQVFIMvuk1iMnJ8nsMgemxbSphLjvvhfpCuvNVUyiU-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 > > <image001.png> > > >>> >> 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 > <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray> Thanks - Stu
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