There is no "resistance problem" The Milwaukee is a right angle drill,
D handle drill, approx 18" long. It is easily held and kick back is
readily controlled.

Since I do not have a generator or full sized inverter on board, I
prefer the Cordless unit. A small Inverter handles the recharging.
Also, it is Cordless, a major convenience.

Respectfully, you are overthinking this matter. $350 all up is your
downside risk and you can sell it on ebay if you are not happy. Since
I introduced this setup to my marina, 3 other mid size boat sailors
have followed suit. A Freedom 36, a Nonsuch 36, a C & C 40 and a
Hunter 40 all use this system.




On Sat, 30 Oct 2004 08:33:38 -0500, Courtney Thomas
wrote:

Marc,

What do you do, if anything, regarding the previously referred to
[potential] problem of....the drill's reaction force of ~50 lbs ?

Evan suggested a tether. Thoughts ?

Also, since a much less expensive AC drill can be had with similar
capabilities, why did you think the DC unit worth the difference,
especially since the batteries must be recharged anyway ?

Appreciatively,
Courtney



Marc wrote:

The Milwaukee 3109-24 right angle 18 volt drill delivers 600 inch lbs
of torque at the low side rpm of 350. I use this drill with a winch
head bit on the low speed side of my barient 27's to hoist a 500 sf
full batten main. Works out to approx 30 rpm at the winch at full
speed. Works like a charm. I get 4 hoists to a charge. No drawbacks
and I can decouple the tool and use it for other tasks. Buy an extra
battery and charge it off your inverter. $350.00 all up.


On Fri, 29 Oct 2004 10:09:50 -0500, Courtney Thomas
wrote:


I would like to try powering my main winches [Barient 28s] by a
[preferably] portable drill/impact wrench/etc., as at least an emergency
option.

Has anyone successfully done this ?

If yes, how'd you determine what you needed ? I see that there are now
numerous new portable ones that range up to 24v.

If portable ones are insufficient, how 'bout such as DeWalt and
Milwaukee 1/2" corded models ?

What has been found unsatisfactory about such an application ?

Appreciatively,
Courtney