Delta Ditch Run at Stockton Sailing Club/Richmond Yacht ClubJune 1
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PosBoatTotalRace 1
1Get Happy!!11
2Loose Cannon22
3Salty Hotel33
4Peaches44
5Hang 2055
6Andale66
7Ergo77
8Current Affair88
9Eagle99
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Author: Tibor Ipavic ([email protected]) contact the author
Subject: Upgraded Winches
Info: (26069 views) Posted: Sunday 10-21-07 09:48:24 PM

:: I am looking at upgrading the jib winches on my Express
:: 27 from Barient 10 to a two speed Harken 16X2. Anybody
:: have any input on this? I have found the Barient 10's
:: inadequate in a good blow, especially for the genoa.
::
:: Your input would be greatly appreciate!

I have the last Express ever built, which as most of the fleet knows belonged to Carl Schumacher himself. The boat is totally tricked out and is fully Harken equiped. The Harken 16.2 two-speed winches are plenty sufficient. You don't need to go bigger all your adding is weight for minimal gain. I have a smaller winch on the cabin top I added for my main halyard. A harken 16 is overkill for a halyard.

Regards, Tibor Express 27 - Kolibri Hull #117 - US 28859

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