Nathan, Nice winches! Thanks for the input. A power ratio of 50 would certainly ease the effort. As I mentioned in my other response, it seems a good cleaning, greasing, and inspection of wear might be in order first. Jeff ________________________________ From: Nathan Post via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 1:00 PM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Nathan Post <nathan8...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Re: Winch Size for C&C34
Hi Jeff, I replaced my primaries on my 34 with Anderson ST 50 winches in 2000. They seem sized correctly to me - I certainly wouldn't go smaller. They work fine for hauling in my 135 Genoa fully loaded up but it is about all a typical crew can handle by themselves. If I was to do it again, I would pay the extra for Lewmar Ocean winches of equivalent size or maybe even one size up instead. Nathan ~~~ Nathan Post S/V Wisper 1981 C&C 34 Lynn, MA (currently in Rockport ME)
Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks for your help. Stu
