Cabin top winch replacement, what is the recommended size??

[Richie 32-3]

Planning on replacing two cabin top witches on my 32-3, for mainsheet and main halyard. Should I go with a #30 or # 40 winch ? I currently have a Lewmar 24- 2 speed non st for mainsheet and a Lewmar 8 non st for main halyard. Mainsheet seems undersized the main halyard is ok. Thanks

 

[Christian Williams]

I'm pleased with my Lewmar 30ST, replacing Barient 19ST as mainsheet winch. Plenty big enough for me for that application.

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[Richie 32-3]

Thanks Christian that the way I was leaning, I’m ordering from West Marine annual buy one get one free sale.

 

[Loren Beach]

I changed out my EY-installed pair of housetop winches from 30ST to the on-sale 40ST. Not really required for raising a sail, but much appreciated when winching someone up the mast.

(Sold the 'old' Lewmar pair for a quick $500. cash, too. That changes the arithmetic a lot..... used ST winches are in high demand.)

 

[kapnkd]

We put a pair of 2speed self tailing Harken 32’s on our cabin top. (Good pulling power for taking someone up the mast too.)

 

[Mr. Scarlett]

I see two speed winches seem to be the common factor here. Would one speed winches just be wrong for this application?

 

[kapnkd]

Just a lot less back breaking work for the grinder….especially if taking someone up the mast.

I for one would highly recommend the 2 speed choice.

 

[Mr. Scarlett]

I can get my hands on two Barient 21 two speed. Not self tailing though. Would this be a deal breaker for anyone? They are big.

 

[Loren Beach]

I can get my hands on two Barient 21 two speed. Not self tailing though. Would this be a deal breaker for anyone? They are big.

I really value our ST winches that came with our '88 boat. Another thing that had I knew how nice this feature was... would have been upgraded on our prior boat!

 

[Mr. Scarlett]

I really value our ST winches that came with our '88 boat. Another thing that had I knew how nice this feature was... would have been upgraded on our prior boat!

I think ive been trying to talk myself into the opposite. For no other reason than I could get these now. But all logic tells me to wait for the right ones. This is next years project anyway.

 

[Mr. Scarlett]

......And now I find Christian's reminder of West Marine's two for one winch sale. But too late.