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How to load and tail a winch safely, ease and release the line, and choose your winch handle. The authors stress the dangers of winches and the importance of teaching new crew how to stay safe.
[SailNet, 19 August 2002]
One vendor′s sizing guide for winches, depending on rig boat length, sail areas, and number of hulls,
[Australian Yacht Winch Co. Pty. Ltd., St. Marys, N.S.W., Australia]
Retrofitting electric or even hydraulic power to your existing winches is possible. Here are thoughts on what to choose - both new or retrofit - and what power source and wiring is required. 4 pages with photos and diagrams (print version only).
[Blue Water Sailing, January 2004]
Much of a winch′s power is lost if you can′t work comfortably at it. Here are tips on technique and winch and cleat placement, but also suggestions for needing less winch power by using cascaded tackles. 3 pages with photos.
[Cruising World, January 2003]
How to make sure your crew use a winch safely with the line under perfect control. 1 page with many diagrams.
[Sail Magazine, February 2001]
A lot of things you don′t know about water′s affinity to the core and laminate of your boat, with suggestions on how to keep it out by bedding and backing your deck hardware. Brand-name suggestions.
[Yachtsurvey.com]
Detailed instructions for dismantling, lubricating, and reassembling Barient, Barlow and Arco winches. Company also supplies spare parts for out-of-production Barlow and Barients; will retrofit electric and hydraulic drives to all major brands of winches; and sells reconditioned winches.
[Australian Yacht Winch Co. Pty. Ltd., St. Marys, N.S.W., Australia]
How to disassemble, clean, grease and replace a winch, with some ideas on keeping the elusive parts together. List of recommended spares and tools.
[SailNet, 18 October 2002]
Most yachts have dozens of deck fittings, many which need backing plates, and all of which need to be watertight, strong, and functional. The author presents some tips for accomplishing these goals.
[SailNet, 26 June 2002]
A comparative look at winch handle offerings from Andersen, Antal, Bernard, Harken, Holt, Lewmar, Sea-Dog, and Titan. 4 pages with photos and specs table.
[Practical Sailor, 15 May 2004]
Cleats, Clutches and other hardware
It may be the tendonitis in my right arm, but I′ve come to prefer pushing buttons to spinning winch handles.
John Rousmaniere
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