Winch removal
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You basically have 3 choices. Blunt force which risks trauma to the boat, @dlochner method or abandon the project.
I’d go with Dave’s method. Unless they are recessed there is a gap there, however small. I’d apply some Debond and work at it with a brass hammer hitting a couple of 1” putty knifes.
With no visible gap you’ll probably have some gel coat damage until you start opening the gap.
A tedious project for sure.
I’d go with Dave’s method. Unless they are recessed there is a gap there, however small. I’d apply some Debond and work at it with a brass hammer hitting a couple of 1” putty knifes.
With no visible gap you’ll probably have some gel coat damage until you start opening the gap.
A tedious project for sure.
Less expensive than electric winches, however just as effective are eWinchers. There is one sitting here waiting to go to the boat. 
www.ewincher.com
EWINCHER | Electric Winch & Winch Handle for Sailing Boats
Smart Electric Sailing: we design electric winches and electric winch handles packed with advanced technology for sailing boats.
Wow! For $2300.+ I can buy a lot of other things for my boat.Less expensive than electric winches, however just as effective are eWinchers. There is one sitting here waiting to go to the boat.
EWINCHER | Electric Winch & Winch Handle for Sailing Boats
Smart Electric Sailing: we design electric winches and electric winch handles packed with advanced technology for sailing boats.
But not an electric winch.
I also paid less than $2300, bought from Binnacle.com a Canadian version of Defender. We're taking a year long sailing trip this year, I anticipate hoisting my heavy main some 200 times over the course of the year. As a per hoist cost, the price is much lower and it removes one of the obstacle to wanting to go for a quick sail.
Other options
Does anyone have experience using Ewincher or WinchRite?
I'm a retired woman who has sailed most of my life. I've had both shoulders operated on, so in order to keep sailing I need some extra help. The cost of power winches is prohibitive so I'm looking at all other options. Ewincher is from France and looks like a good design for the tune of...
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I did look at those other options and there is one new to the market from Australia. John Haries from Attainable Adventure Cruising did an extensive review of the eWincher and bought one. I trust his opinion.
Since I bought this last fall, it is has not been possible to try it on the boat, however, I did try using it on a extra winch I have. It works as advertised. Unlike the other options, the eWincher can be used as a standard (albeit large) winch handle and the torque developed is easily managed. I"m certain my wife could use it and the winches to haul my butt out of the water if necessary, not certain about the other options.
The current price at Binnacle is $2K USD with a spare battery.
Since I bought this last fall, it is has not been possible to try it on the boat, however, I did try using it on a extra winch I have. It works as advertised. Unlike the other options, the eWincher can be used as a standard (albeit large) winch handle and the torque developed is easily managed. I"m certain my wife could use it and the winches to haul my butt out of the water if necessary, not certain about the other options.
The current price at Binnacle is $2K USD with a spare battery.
To your knowledge, is there a significant difference between the eWincher1 and eWincher2?I did look at those other options and there is one new to the market from Australia. John Haries from Attainable Adventure Cruising did an extensive review of the eWincher and bought one. I trust his opinion.
Since I bought this last fall, it is has not been possible to try it on the boat, however, I did try using it on a extra winch I have. It works as advertised. Unlike the other options, the eWincher can be used as a standard (albeit large) winch handle and the torque developed is easily managed. I"m certain my wife could use it and the winches to haul my butt out of the water if necessary, not certain about the other options.
The current price at Binnacle is $2K USD with a spare battery.
Looks like a little faster, energy efficient, and more powerful. With the new eWincher2 coming out, it explains why Binacle is offering the extra battery for free.
Update- put a bar in the opening of the centre spindle and yanked - came unglued, no damage to the boat
