Sail Winch

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Jun 19, 2018
51
O'day 20 Port Tobacco
So our boat didn't come with a winch crank handle... the winches are Barient 10P... are crank handles necessary? If so, will any old crank work?
 
Aug 22, 2017
1,609
Hunter 26.5 West Palm Beach
As was said, on a 20' boat, winches are often not needed at all. My 21 doesn't even have them.

If you plan to race, you will want a handle. If you plan to push the boat hard, you will want a handle.

if you do get a handle, consider getting one that floats.