Self tailing winches for genoa

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  • February 28, 2013 at 13:05 #6381
    GrahamK
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    Vanikoro has the original 2 speed winches fitted(I believe) which I want to replace with 2 speed self tailing ones for ease of handling. Has anyone replaced theirs and can offer advice of make/model/type to buy.
    thanks,Graham

    March 4, 2013 at 14:13 #13221
    Pat
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    Hello Graham.When I purchased Sea Thrift in 2009 she was fitted with Lewmar 43 two speed self tailing winches. The have served me well and are easy to service. Hope this helps, regards Pat.

    March 8, 2013 at 15:06 #13241
    GrahamK
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    Hi Pat,
    that is just the information I needed, just need to find a couple for sale now.
    kind regards, Graham

    March 12, 2013 at 09:50 #13261
    Ollie Holden
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    I did similar, I put Lewmar 46 ST winches on and they have been faultless.

    March 19, 2013 at 13:52 #13301
    GrahamK
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    Thanks for that, I am now looking for a pair of similar spec,
    thanks Graham

    April 20, 2013 at 15:09 #13451
    michael bennett
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    Hi Graham,

    I have fitted a pair of Holmatro 40’s they are terrific, easy to fit an service, recommend them.

    Mike

    April 21, 2013 at 18:10 #13461
    GrahamK
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    Hi Mike,
    I have just got a pair of lewmar 40’s self tailing so I hope they are as good as yours.
    Graham

    April 28, 2022 at 18:48 #27097
    Rhapsode
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    Rhapsode’s Lewmar 42ST primary winches are approaching the end of their life.   I read that others are now using 40ST and 46ST.

    Can anyone comment on their experience with both these or any other winches installed in recent years please?

    Man thanks,

    Peter

    May 15, 2022 at 18:21 #27098
    David and Felicity
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    We fitted a pair of Harken 40.2 STA winches a couple of years ago. They were relatively easy to fit and work beautifully. So much easier to use than the old ones. The 40.2 seems to give plenty of mechanical advantage, so I don’t think you need anything larger

    David

    May 30, 2022 at 01:00 #27100
    Rhapsode
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    Many thanks David, that’s a great help.

    May 30, 2022 at 01:23 #27102
    Rhapsode
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    P.S. I should have asked – what size Genoa are you using?

    Peter

    June 12, 2022 at 17:52 #27104
    Ross Dyter
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    I’m one of the co-owners with David and Felicity, the Genoa is a 133% on a roller furler.  The new winches are a really good investment.  We bought ours from Australia and even with the import and VAT charges etc it was still significantly cheaper than buying then from the UK.

    June 15, 2022 at 15:44 #27109
    Rhapsode
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    Brilliant! Just what I need to know. Very many thanks.

    Peter

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