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• Upgrading to electric winches
  • That would scare me a bit.
    • Electric winches
    • I'd love electric winches but I would need 3
      • You do know when it loads up
  • The main thing you need to consider is battery capacity
    • You don't need that much
    • Another thought, you can compensate with the alternator
  • How do you raise your main?
  • I like the idea, no more grinding in the sheets makes tacking a pleasure...
    • Hey, add a remote control...
      • the RC classes are good for that. Ever try it?
        • No, but I have watched them in our local sailing pond... pretty cool actually
  • Winch
    • Understand,,, one suggestion I would have. 'A panic switch'
  • I would definitely go for it.
    • I thought electric was illegal on a race.
      • Yes, not allowed.
      • electrics on races
        • Certain races allow engine use too.
          • If it's not a design class race it's not racing.
            • I second that!
              • agreed.
            • That's a little harsh Dan.
              • PHRF is day sailing for sport
                • Your boat is problematic but many boats have competitive handicaps.
                  • LOL! The only time I raced my tri
              • PHRF argued that our Sailmaster 50 was an AS-50
                • That's odd. Sounds like a people problem.
            • Disagree.