I replaced the primary genoa winches in the summer of 2004. The original winches were all Wilcox-Crittenden aluminum
winches. There are non-self tailing, one speed, with no reduction gearing. The winch handles are 8" and 10" aluminum knife-blades with
a small locking "thingy".
The replacement winches are Andersen 28 ST's. These are stainless steel, two speed, and self-tailing. While quite as large in diameter as
the original winches, they provide significantly more power due to the gearing.
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