Using a cordless milwaukee on winch

[planoron]

I was looking online and Milwaukee has what appears to be the right sized winch buddy now. Has anyone tried or know of somebody who has the:

M18 FUEL™ HOLE HAWG® 1/2" Right Angle Drill

this looks so much more comfortable than the last model and I am just hoping it has the torque. This would be for winching the main and etc. on a hunter 380

 

[justsomeguy]

An advertised maximum torque of 1200 inch-pounds, or 100 ft-lbs, if my math is correct.

 

[capta]

That's an awful expensive, NON-waterproof item to have in the cockpit of a 38' sailboat, IMO. Also, I'm sure it will require two hands to operate safely (7.4#), which leaves the operator none for him/herself to hold on with.

 

[inarathree]

you will need one of these too:

http://www.thecranker.com/

 

[James Seamans]

have been using the Milwaukee M28 on Java for the last 3 years. Works great for raising either sail or bringing them in. Roller main. Works so well it I can be taken up the mast two times before needing to re-charge. Couple of dock mates liked so well they went out and bought their own. Please note that I have the 28 volt model.

 

[planoron]

James,
Thanks for the info,,,the m28 sounds like a winner. Since you have used it I was wondering if you think the ergonomics and how the m18 is held would be easier for the admiral to handle.

 

[James Seamans]

The M28 is HEAVIER but doable even by Joan. It has two speeds so you want to use the lower speed/higher torque setting. We have actually sold a couple of these to other boaters after they used ours...

 

[Kingjim91]

I use the m28 on my Catalina 30. It's a little awkward, but great for the halyard and furler.
I initially had the original Cranker, but one day it just fell out of the chuck and into the water!
Now I have the Ultimate Cranker, which replaces the chuck and has a set screw, so it won't fall off.
A side benefit is that you have a great right-angle drill for other projects.

 

[planoron]

Well obviously my wife is a hard woman to shop for. Her birthday is tomorrow and I give a brand new mind you, M28 to make her life easier on the winch. You would have thought it was an iron

 

[shemandr]

Well obviously my wife is a hard woman to shop for. Her birthday is tomorrow and I give a brand new mind you, M28 to make her life easier on the winch. You would have thought it was an iron

Danger Will Rogers! Danger!

 

[Boomer54]

Danger, Will Robinson.

Omg plan iron, you never mentioned giving the Milwaukee M28 to the Admiral as a birthday present. Clearly, that merits a DeWault. I see a candlelight prime rib dinner in your future.