Cruising boats have winches to help handling sails. Do you know if you have the right size winch for your needs? This article by Brian Toss for Harken does a good job of explaining what to look for in a winch and what amount of power you need for your boat. Toss also helps you figure out what you can use if you don’t want to go to a higher size winch (meaning higher expense), using winch handles, fairleads, blocks and more. Read More