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Forums > Sailing General

Winch driver

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Created by Twohull > 9 months ago, 5 Dec 2019
Twohull
QLD, 149 posts
5 Dec 2019 5:48PM
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It is not Milwaukee,

2bish
TAS, 822 posts
5 Dec 2019 7:21PM
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I'm waiting with bated breath? hopefully from a mechant in Australia?

Craig66
NSW, 2465 posts
5 Dec 2019 7:30PM
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Will it work on an electric winch?

Donk107
TAS, 2446 posts
5 Dec 2019 7:49PM
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Hi Twohull

i don't suppose you know the brand

It doesn't look all that large so I wonder how effective it would be

Milwaukee make something similar in 12 volt

Regards Don

Twohull
QLD, 149 posts
5 Dec 2019 8:21PM
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Donk107 said..
Hi Twohull

i don't suppose you know the brand

It doesn't look all that large so I wonder how effective it would be

Milwaukee make something similar in 12 volt

Regards Don


Hi Don, it isn't a drill nor reamer it is ratchet,
With my limited computing skills I'm unable to post video, it would explain all.

rumblefish
TAS, 824 posts
5 Dec 2019 9:25PM
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Is it a new product designed for sailing winches or a re-purposed tool?

fishmonkey
NSW, 494 posts
5 Dec 2019 9:27PM
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there are quite a few cordless ratchet drivers available (including the one shown in this thread) on Amazon:

www.amazon.com/s?k=cordless+electric+ratchet+wrench&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

Donk107
TAS, 2446 posts
5 Dec 2019 10:22PM
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Twohull said..

Donk107 said..
Hi Twohull

i don't suppose you know the brand

It doesn't look all that large so I wonder how effective it would be

Milwaukee make something similar in 12 volt

Regards Don



Hi Don, it isn't a drill nor reamer it is ratchet,
With my limited computing skills I'm unable to post video, it would explain all.


www.milwaukeetool.com.au/power-tools/impacts-and-fastening/ratchets/M12FIR12-0.html

Regards Don

Jode5
QLD, 853 posts
5 Dec 2019 9:29PM
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Don't waist your money. The 28 volt Milwaukee angle drill is the only way to go. Just make sure you lock tight the chuck or wincher bit on, but don't lock tight the centre locking screw in as it is possible to break that screw and you will need to get it out. I now carry a few spare locking screws. You will only break the screw if you try an winch to hard on high speed, reverse the drill and go to low speed when the going gets tough.

sydchris
NSW, 387 posts
6 Dec 2019 7:45AM
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The DeWalt 54v right angle cordless drill is also a good option, and it is available here in OZ.

Achernar
QLD, 390 posts
6 Dec 2019 1:14PM
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One more thing to go wrong?

rumblefish
TAS, 824 posts
7 Dec 2019 10:25PM
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New product developed by a guy down here.
Been through a lot of R&D and looks fantastic and at under $2k delivered is a lot cheaper than multiple electric winches!!
m.facebook.com/pages/category/Marine-Supply-Store/Powerarm-Electric-Winch-Handle-107217670761314/

tired
137 posts
7 Dec 2019 7:43PM
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Achernar said..
One more thing to go wrong?



And fall in the drink once then instantly stop working

Twohull
QLD, 149 posts
8 Dec 2019 10:40AM
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tired said..

Achernar said..
One more thing to go wrong?




And fall in the drink once then instantly stop working


Exactly, that is what we do with every thing "going wrong" on our boats,

Donk107
TAS, 2446 posts
8 Dec 2019 12:59PM
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rumblefish said..
New product developed by a guy down here.
Been through a lot of R&D and looks fantastic and at under $2k delivered is a lot cheaper than multiple electric winches!!
m.facebook.com/pages/category/Marine-Supply-Store/Powerarm-Electric-Winch-Handle-107217670761314/




Hi Rumblefish

it looks similar to a ewincher www.ewincher.com/en/
Does it use a Milwaukee battery ?
It would need a dedicated secure storage pocket to stop loosing it overboard
Regards Don

Jode5
QLD, 853 posts
8 Dec 2019 12:35PM
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rumblefish said..
New product developed by a guy down here.
Been through a lot of R&D and looks fantastic and at under $2k delivered is a lot cheaper than multiple electric winches!!
m.facebook.com/pages/category/Marine-Supply-Store/Powerarm-Electric-Winch-Handle-107217670761314/


It is far too slow for use on a endless furler line especially on a big boat or does it have a high speed?

paulstratfold
WA, 10 posts
7 Mar 2020 9:34AM
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Just bought a powerarm from tasmania and had it sent to sint Maarten for the 65ft cat I sail on, I've only used it 2 days but gets my crew to the top of the mast no problems and lifts the 50hp Dinghy no worries on same charge using on electric 70st winches. Highly recommended. I'll be using it on sundreamer for hoisting the heavy main.



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