Harken Winch
Harken winches are renowned in the sailing world for their high performance, reliability, and innovative design. Harken, Inc., a leading manufacturer of sailboat hardware and accessories, has been producing top-quality marine equipment since its founding in 1967 by brothers Peter and Olaf Harken. Here's a detailed overview of Harken winches:
Types of Harken Winches:
Standard Winches:
Single-Speed Winches: These are the most basic type, typically used on smaller boats. They have one gear ratio, making them straightforward but requiring more effort under load.
Two-Speed Winches: These offer two different gear ratios, allowing sailors to switch between a higher speed for quick line retrieval and a lower speed for increased mechanical advantage under heavy load.
Self-Tailing Winches:
These winches have a built-in mechanism that grips the line, allowing a single sailor to manage the winch without needing an extra set of hands. This feature significantly enhances safety and efficiency.
Radial Winches:
Harken’s Radial winches are designed with diagonal ribbing, providing better grip on lines while reducing wear and tear. They are available in both manual and electric models.
Key Features of Harken Winches
Materials:
Harken winches are typically made from high-quality materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, and composites. This ensures durability, resistance to corrosion, and lightweight performance.
Design:
The ergonomic design of Harken winches includes features like low-friction ball bearings and efficient gear systems, which provide smooth operation and increased mechanical advantage.
Ease of Maintenance:
Many Harken winches are designed for easy disassembly, allowing sailors to perform maintenance and repairs quickly and without special tools.
Performa Winches:
Performa winches are tailored for racing yachts and optimized for performance, with weight-saving features and high-strength materials.
Why shop with Pirates Cave Chandlery?
Harken boat winches are used in various applications, from small racing dinghies to large cruising yachts. They are a preferred choice for both amateur sailors and professional racing teams due to their reliability and performance.
If you have any questions about winches, our highly experienced team are here to help! Call us on 01634 295 233, email customerservices@piratescave.co.uk, or visit our Rochester store. As well as Harken winches, we also sell Lewmar winches and Barton winches.
All orders are shipped on a fully tracked service with one hour timeslot - for the latest delivery timeframes, do not hesitate to contact us.
