I thought they looked pretty cool when Defender first started selling them. But my observation is that the big benefit of the 4 speeds is getting the sheet in quickly when you tack. The biggest power ratio available is 52 – which Defender sells for about the same price as a Lewmar EVO65ST. Didn’t look like a very good value for my boat and sailing style.
But then, if you get the line in fast enough, before the boat gets on the wind and the sail loads up, you might not need to grind the sail in under load and could get by with a smaller winch. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Bob McLaughlin via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2016 11:08 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Bob McLaughlin <rmclaughli...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List New Subject. Winch replacement for a C&C 38MKII The August issue of Practical Sailor has a review on winches. The new 4-speed winches from Pontos sound very interesting, up to 18:1 gear ratio, well more than twice any others. Bob McLaughlin C&C 110 "Blue Devil" On Aug 25, 2016, at 9:34 PM, Rjcasciato via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: Hoping there is some help and advice out there among the group. I’m going to replace my primary winches on Impromptu over the winter. Currently, I have a pair of Barient 38ST’s. While I think it would be nice to try a 3 speed…….I’m sure that price is prohibitive. So given the size of the current winches………….who has had some good experience with other manufacturers and keeping value in mind, any recommendations. The boat is used primarily for PHRF racing………but like most of , the crew is aging gracefully………..and I’d like to keep it that way. Thanks for your input and insight. Ron C. Impromptu C&C 38MKIIC…..’77 _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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