Electric winches: Comfort at the touch of a button
Electric winches are expensive - but existing winches can be retrofitted with an electric drive at a lower cost. The overview in PDF download
At the latest when the Windex has to be aligned and a crew member is cranked into the mast for this purpose, there is nothing more desirable than an electric winch. But an electric winch can be helpful not only in this - quite rare - situation. On large boats and many older boats with large foresails, tightening the foresheet after tacking also involves considerable effort. For older sailors in particular, the electric winch provides an enormous increase in comfort and safety.
