Does anyone have any idea of the amount of torque(in ft or inches) to
raise the main on a 26' boat. using the winches of course.

you use a winch to raise the main on a 26 foot boat? Why? What does that
mainssail weigh, 25 pounds?



Does anyone have any idea of the amount of torque(in ft or inches) to
raise the main on a 26' boat. using the winches of course.

How much does it weigh and what's the winch diameter?

Cheers

dowra wrote:

Does anyone have any idea of the amount of torque(in ft or inches) to
raise the main on a 26' boat. using the winches of course.

A winch? Hmmm... sounds like something is binding.

"dowra" wrote in message
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Does anyone have any idea of the amount of torque(in ft or inches) to
raise the main on a 26' boat. using the winches of course.

"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message ...
A winch? Hmmm... sounds like something is binding.

"dowra" wrote in message
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Does anyone have any idea of the amount of torque(in ft or inches) to
raise the main on a 26' boat. using the winches of course.

I am handicapped, need help for last 5 feet or so.

The torque required is function of the friction, not the weight of the sail.
You may find it more cost effective to make the sail track friction free - a
"Strong" system, for instance, would make raising and lowering much easier.
Even if you still wanted an electric winch, it could be minimal size. However,
I think you'd find that any winch that could handle the jib sheet is more than
adequate for a main halyard.

http://www.tidesmarine.com/sail-track.html



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"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
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A winch? Hmmm... sounds like something is binding.

"dowra" wrote in message
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Does anyone have any idea of the amount of torque(in ft or inches) to
raise the main on a 26' boat. using the winches of course.

I am handicapped, need help for last 5 feet or so.

Ah... ok. you're the one who is binding...

I wouldn't think it would be that much... 30 ft/lbs? No idea really.

"dowra" wrote in message
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"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
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A winch? Hmmm... sounds like something is binding.

"dowra" wrote in message
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Does anyone have any idea of the amount of torque(in ft or inches) to
raise the main on a 26' boat. using the winches of course.

I am handicapped, need help for last 5 feet or so.

Gayanzy wrote...and will repost..

I wouldn't think I could take that much from Scotty... 3" maybe? No idea
really.


Ewwwwww!

RB

Bumsprit wrote:

I wouldn't think I could take that much from Scotty... 3" maybe?
No idea really.

There's a difference between a quick rewrite and labouring to turn something
into your fantasy.


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Bumsprit wrote:

I wouldn't think I could take that much from Scotty... 3" maybe?
No idea really.

There's a difference between a quick rewrite and labouring to turn
something
into your fantasy.


--
Wally
www.artbywally.com