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Forum: Challenges 24-01-2016, 04:09
Replies: 62
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Posted By monte
Re: The hidden dangers of power winches

Muck, I think not using the self tailer is a safe method for using the electric winch to haul up the mast. A few turns in the winch and the jammer on and it requires some pressure to put the halyard...
Forum: Challenges 23-01-2016, 12:21
Replies: 62
Views: 17,908
Posted By monte
Re: The hidden dangers of power winches

I guess you are asking about the furling line. The clutch is a bit dodgy in my opinion. Unlike a proper clutch it can be easily kicked open. If it's holding the furled jib it usually means it has...
Forum: Challenges 23-01-2016, 11:57
Replies: 62
Views: 17,908
Posted By monte
Re: The hidden dangers of power winches

Sorry Tim. As mentioned above there's been a few accidents involving electric winches not stopping when the switch is let go. It's never happened to us but using the clutch and tailing the halyard...
Forum: Challenges 23-01-2016, 06:58
Replies: 62
Views: 17,908
Posted By monte
Re: The hidden dangers of power winches

Good story. We often use the electric winch to sheet the mainsheet hard after sailing, but never leave it or any line on the winch. We do sometimes leave the jib furling line on the winch when...
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