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
> 
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