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How to Decide on the Winch Power You Need

By Sandy Parks · On November 8, 2019

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

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