Peter, Winches like wenches are not always what they may appear on the surface. :-) The numbers should indicate the mechanical advantage and often do, but I understand that there is no guarantee that the number is accurate. The marketing department of some of the manufacturers apparently has some influence in the number selection.
Lee Huddleston s/v Truelove -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Peter Kafer Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 12:30 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Liveaboard] Winches Winch nomenclature has got me confused! I understand that the numbers relate to mechanical advantage. For example, a Lewmar 30 has a 30:1 mechanical advantage. Is this standard from brand to brand. Does a Barient 27 give a 27:1 mechanical advantage? Is a Barlow 30 equivalent to a Lewmar 30? Thanks Peter s/v Now or Never!
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