Ewincher has recently introduced their new electric winch handle – Ewincher SE, which stands for Special Edition. At a first glance it’s difficult to find the difference from Ewincher 2, but somehow the price is considerably lower. Let’s look at the main features of the new Ewincher SE compared to Ewincher 2!
Ronstan have just launched an all new range of Aluminium Self-tailing Orbit Winches in 3 sizes plus an innovative new QuickTrim feature which allows the line to be eased without removing the handle or the line from the self-tailer. In this blog we highlight the main features and benefits of this exciting new sailing winch range which has been 4 years in the making.
Are you a sailor looking for an innovative way to make sailing easier? Look no further than Flipper™ the world's first foldable winch handle. This handle is designed to be compact and efficient, making it easy to manoeuvre. Let’s take a closer look at what makes Flipper™ so special.
Photo © Marjolein Rueter via Harken
Harken have long been a popular choice for winches due to their quality, with their winches aboard everything from the smallest sportsboats to the largest mega yachts.
When it comes to electric winches, Harken have an excellent range for both cruisers and racers with varying features to choose from, including 1, 2, and 3 speeds, horizontal, vertical and compact motor configurations, ‘shaped grip’ or ‘sandblasted grip’ and a rewind feature.
In a previous blog, we examined the manual winch range from Italian manufacturer Antal. Antal also offer an excellent selection of electric winches for cruising sailors, which we’ll take a look at in this blog.
Photo Credit: © Andersen Winches
When choosing an electric winch, motor placement is a critical design decision. In a previous blog, we delved into the options, cross-examining the differences between a horizontal, vertical and compact motor placement.
