pete wrote:

Well its time to buy the winches for my boat, so I think its either
Harken or Lewmar. I know Lewmar winches and they are pretty
bulletproof I think, but Harken have always seemed the favoured for
racing, and I am a fan of their blocks. Has anybody got opnions on
Harken winch durability?? As they are a pretty big investment, I would
like anybodies opinions.



The advice to look at Andersons is good.

I have heard a lot of horror stories about Lewmar's service
& support; never been there myself. OTOH I have experience
with Harken's excellent service and consider it a good
investment. Harken gear is more expensive but usually it is
the best in it's class.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King