[Rhodes22-list] Electric Winch Replacement

[ROGER PIHLAJA]

Jeff,

I upgraded from an aftermarket parallelogram linkage style motor mount to the GBI manual motor mount in 2007.  It’s been completely bulletproof and I like that it doesn’t require any electricity.  With a mechanical advantage of 7:1, it’s not a struggle to raise and lower the motor and I like the ability to partially raise and lower the motor.  When motorsailing on starboard tack, it’s helpful to be able to raise the motor mount to keep the power head out of the water.  On port tack, you need to be able to fully lower the motor in order to keep the prop in the water.

Roger Pihlaja
S/V Dynamic Equilibrium

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Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Electric Winch Replacement

The winch crapped out leaving the motor in the up position which allowed us
practice  sailing up to the launch ramp dock. Successfully It turns out.
I am debating replacing the electric winch with a block and tackle which
should be more reliable? I would be interested in opinions and as much
information as possible in installing the manual version.
Best Regards
Jeff Smith
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