Jun 12, 2019 · Winch manufacturers publish sizing charts online and in catalogs that cross-reference winch size by sail area and type of application, so you can find the recommended size for a mainsheet, spinnaker halyard or other common use. How Many Gears Do You Need? One-speed winches: Turn one drum revolution for every handle revolution. Limited to small ... ... Winches 72 Genoa Halyard Efficient sail handling begins with the selection of the correct winch. To help you select from the winches described in the following pages the chart below is designed as a quick reference to match application, yacht size and winch. Cross reference your yacht size (for masthead rigs) or sail area (fractional rigs) with ... Lewmar Winch Selection Guide Efficient sail handling begins with the selection of the correct winch. To help you select from the winches described in the following pages the chart below is designed as a quick reference to match application, yacht size and winch. Cross reference your yacht size (for masthead rigs) or sail area (fractional rigs) ... Mar 7, 2023 · That winch comparison chart looks familiar but I can't remember where I've seen it. Thanks for the pdf though, great addition to the archives. I also found this in the depths of my sailing info folder. Can't remember its origin either. winch comparisons.pdf ... ">
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Efficient sail handling begins with the  selection of the correct winch. To help you select from the winches described on this site the chart below is designed as a quick reference to match application, yacht size and winch. Cross reference your yacht size (for masthead rigs) or sail area (fractional rigs) with application, to ascertain the correct winch. You can also send your deck and sail plans to your Lewmar representative, who will be pleased to make individual recommendations. REMEMBER, runner winch and mainsheet winch selection depends on the purchase system fitted and expected loads. Dynamic sail loads can easily increase the loads dramatically. Multihulls generally have a higher righting moment than monohulls of equivalent lengths, resulting in higher dynamic loading, therefore winch size needs to be larger.  Consult your Lewmar representative or rigger for further guidance.

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Winch Comparisons

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Winch comperarison - Self-tailing models

winch type drum base heigth  
weight
aluminum 		 
 
chrome/stainless 		power ratio
Meissner 18ST-15 2  / 4  / 5  / 5.82 14.55 : 1
Lewmar 16ST 2  / 4  / 5  / 6.4 8.6 15 : 1
Harken B16ST 2  / 4  / 5   / 7.0 8.5 16 : 1
Andersen
Barient 17ST 2  / 4  / 5  / 5.0 7.3 17 : 1
 
Meissner 21ST-32 3 5  / 6  / 9.08 32.03 : 1
Lewmar 30ST 2   / 5   / 6   / 9.2 12.3 29.2 : 1
Harken B32.2ST 2  / 5  / 6   / 9.3 11.9 32 : 1
Andersen 28ST 2  / 4  / 5   / 9.0 26.5 : 1
Barient 21-33ST 3 9/32 5  / 6  / 9.3 13.4 33 : 1
 
Meissner 23ST-41 3   / 5  / 7   / 10.43 41.05 : 1
Lewmar 40ST 2  / 5  / 6  / 10.7 14.3 40.2 : 1
Lewmar 40STOR 2  / 5  / 6  / 7.5 40.2 : 1
Harken B40.2ST 3 5  / 6  / 10.6 14.1 40 : 1
Andersen 40ST 3 6 6  / 10.8 39.5 : 1
Barient 22-39ST 3  / 5  / 7  / 10.4 15.5 39 : 1
 
Meissner 25ST-43 3  / 6  / 8 12.83 43.32 : 1
Lewmar 44ST 3  / 6  / 7  / 15.8 21.3 44.8 : 1
Lewmar 44STOR 3  / 6  / 7  / 10.8 44.8 : 1
Harken B44.2ST 3  / 5  / 8  / 16.4 20.5 44 : 1
Andersen
Barient 24-45ST 3  / 6  / 7  / 12.8 17.9 45 : 1
 
Meissner 28ST-47 3  / 7  / 8  / 15.37 46.77 : 1
Lewmar 48ST 3  / 7  / 8  / 19.4 26.7 48.6 : 1
Lewmar 48STOR 3  / 7  / 8  / 13.0 48.6 : 1
Harken B48.2ST 4 7  / 9 23.4 28.6 48 : 1
Andersen 46ST 3  / 7  / 8  / 16.3 46 : 1
Barient 27-48ST 3  / 7  / 8 17.4 23.9 48 : 1
 
Meissner 30ST-53 3  / 5  / 9  / 19.18 52.83 : 1
Lewmar 54ST 4  / 8  / 9  / 26.4 37.5 54 : 1
Lewmar 54STOR 4  / 8  / 9  / 18.3 54 : 1
Harken B53.2ST 4  / 8  / 9  / 29.3 36.5 53 : 1
Andersen 52ST 3  / 7  / 8  / 21.2 52 : 1
Barient 28+ST 4 8 9  / 24.5 37 42.6 : 1
 
Meissner 32ST-60 4  / 9  / 10  / 26.68 60.21 : 1
Lewmar 64ST 4  / 9  / 10  / 36.5 52.4 64 : 1
Lewmar 62STOR 4  / 9  / 10  / 23.8 62.6 : 1
Harken B56.2ST 4  / 8  / 10  / 34.6 41.5 56 : 1
Andersen 58ST 4  / 9  / 10  / 33.08 57.7 : 1
Barient 32ST 4  / 9  / 10 31.2 54.1 47.1 : 1
 
Meissner 34ST-67 5  / 9  / 11  / 32.19 67.33 : 1
Lewmar
Harken B64.2STH 5  / 9  / 12  / 46.3 59.5 64 : 1
 
Meissner 36ST-81 5  / 11  / 13  / 47.41 80.77 : 1
Lewmar 54ST 5  / 11  / 11  / 44 59 67.6 : 1
Harken B74.2ST 5  / 10  / 13 60 72 74 : 1
Andersen 68ST 5  / 11  / 12   / 50.72 67.1 : 1
Barient 37ST 5  / 10   / 12   / 45.2 74.1 87 : 1

Winch comparison - Standard winches

winch type drum base heigth  
weight
aluminum 		 
 
chrome/stainless 		power ratio
Meissner 8 - 8 2  / 3  / 3  / 1.48 7.93 : 1
Lewmar 7 2  / 4  / 4 1.8 3.7 7.9 : 1
Harken B6 2  / 3  / 3  / 1.6 2.9 8.4 : 1
Andersen 10 2  / 3  / 3  / 3.1 8.3 : 1
Barient 8P 2  / 3  / 3  / 1.63 3.25 7.9 : 1
 
Meissner 10 - 7 2  / 3  / 3  / 2.09 6.86 : 1
Lewmar 8 2  / 4  / 4  / 3.1 5.1 7.9 : 1
Harken B8 2  / 4  / 3  / 2.3 4.4 7.3 : 1
Andersen
Barient 10 2  / 4  / 3  / 3.13 4.88 7.6 : 1
 
Meissner 18 - 15 2  / 4  / 4  / 4.87 14.55 : 1
Lewmar 16 2  / 4  / 4  / 4.6 7.0 16 : 1
Harken B16.2 2  / 4  / 4  / 5.5 7.1 16 : 1
Andersen
Barient 17 2  / 4  / 4  / 4.83 6.5 17 : 1
 
Meissner 21 - 30 2  / 5  / 5  / 5.78 30.27 : 1
Lewmar 30 2  / 5  / 5  / 6.4 10.1 30 : 1
Harken B32.2 2  / 5  / 5  / 7.3 9.4 32 : 1
Andersen 28 2  / 4  / 4  / 7.3 28.6 : 1
Barient 21 - 30 3  / 5  / 5  / 7.0 10.4 30 : 1
 
Meissner 23 - 43 3  / 5  / 5  / 8.05 42.51 : 1
Lewmar 40 2  / 5  / 5  / 8.4 12.1 40 : 1
Harken B40.2 3 5  / 5  / 8.5 11.9 40 : 1
Andersen 40 3 5  / 5  / 8.8 42 : 1
Andersen 46 3  / 5  / 5  / 8.8 45.6 : 1
Barient 22 - 39 3  / 5  / 6  / 8.2 11.7 39 : 1

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06-03-2023, 18:50  
Boat: 1976 Fantasia35 Mk I
 comparability chart? For example: What size is the same as a Barlow, or Anderson, or ?
06-03-2023, 20:33  
Boat: Pearson 323, Tayana V42CC

Not sure but I think and Barlow used the same numbering? The rest use their highest ratio as their size. I.E. a 40 has a 40:1 (approximately) range. Mauripro has other equivalency also.
06-03-2023, 22:03  
Boat: Catalina 42 MKII
 but I have attached a comparison that may fill in some gaps for older winches. I don't remember where this came from and make no guarantees as to accuracy but it has been correct for the few times I've used it. I've also attached the Barlow Barient specs. I have the Enkes catalog but it has a lot of pictures and is too big to attach - if anyone wants a copy, message me with an address.

Edit: If anyone knows the origin of the comparison chart, can you please let me know? Whoever compiled it deserves recognition. Thanks
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07-03-2023, 19:11  
Boat: Grampian 30
 comparison chart looks familiar but I can't remember where I've seen it. Thanks for the pdf though, great addition to the .


I also found this in the depths of my sailing info folder. Can't remember its origin either.


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  1. Winch Selection Guide - Lewmar

    To help you select from the winches described on this site the chart below is designed as a quick reference to match application, yacht size and winch. Cross reference your yacht size (for masthead rigs) or sail area (fractional rigs) with application, to ascertain the correct winch.

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  3. How to Choose a Sailboat Winch - West Marine

    Jun 12, 2019 · Winch manufacturers publish sizing charts online and in catalogs that cross-reference winch size by sail area and type of application, so you can find the recommended size for a mainsheet, spinnaker halyard or other common use. How Many Gears Do You Need? One-speed winches: Turn one drum revolution for every handle revolution. Limited to small ...

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    Winches 72 Genoa Halyard Efficient sail handling begins with the selection of the correct winch. To help you select from the winches described in the following pages the chart below is designed as a quick reference to match application, yacht size and winch. Cross reference your yacht size (for masthead rigs) or sail area (fractional rigs) with

  5. Lewmar Winch Selection Guide - West Marine

    Lewmar Winch Selection Guide Efficient sail handling begins with the selection of the correct winch. To help you select from the winches described in the following pages the chart below is designed as a quick reference to match application, yacht size and winch. Cross reference your yacht size (for masthead rigs) or sail area (fractional rigs)

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    Mar 7, 2023 · That winch comparison chart looks familiar but I can't remember where I've seen it. Thanks for the pdf though, great addition to the archives. I also found this in the depths of my sailing info folder. Can't remember its origin either. winch comparisons.pdf