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Iconoclast



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:38 pm    Post subject: Opinions on Powerwinch? Reply with quote

West Marine is having a big sale on the Powerwinch (free fall) Windlasses, and has the Model #30 (for boats up to 30 feet), with 600lb maximum load, on sale for $479. I think it has been replaced by a newer Model #31.

Does anyone have any experience with the Powerwinch brand, or with the pros and cons of free fall winches as opposed to power-down winches?

I was thinking of buying it and a $149 Simpson Lawrence pivoting self-launch bow roller to try and get my 22' so I can anchor more safely when alone.
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Valkyrie



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 8:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm not familiar with the Powerwinch, but love the self-launching, pivoting bow roller. It works great with my Delta 14.

Nick
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B~C



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 9:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have the Powerwinch 450 model, been using it for a few years, no problem. I like the freefall ability & don't think I'd want a windlass without it...here you can see where I added a roller to help hold the rode down on the gypsy, it had a habit of not hooking up as the bow roller was trying to lift the rode up http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=Blue~C&id=windlass&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php

that's a good price

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