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Default Winch Question for you...


"Scotty" wrote

"Bart" .@. wrote
You don't get something for nothing. A longer handle is
slower than a shorter handle. So the idea is to size the
winch to the load.



If you went from a 40 to a 48, wouldn't that be slower (with
the same handle).?

Scotty


Yes. Easier to sheet in, but slower.