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S&J 
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Joined: 30 August 2014 Location: Perth WA / Med Status: Offline Points: 1371 |
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 Posted: 05 May 2022 at 13:24 |
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I added electric motor to the starboard winch of my 458 last year. The electrical work was straightforward but getting the motor to mount onto the winch was all but impossible. We managed eventually but in my case the access was through the shallow cockpit locker. The problem was the weight of the motor which took one hand and the awkward contortions required to get to the mounting bolts.
It may be on other boats access would be easier. Certainly on my single aft cabin 385 access from the deep starboard cockpit locker would be much easier. Take a good look at the access you have for mounting the motor. It I was to do this again I would probably cut an access panel from the locker to the cabin. The cabin has a screwed on liner and there is a template for cutting the (large) access hole so I'm sure this is what was intended.
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H458 #159 Primal Mediterranean cruising
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Ratbasher
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Posted: 05 May 2022 at 18:18 |
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I agree with Paul about getting an ewincher. I got concerned about the amount of power being taken out of the battery every time we used our (one) electric winch that I got an Ewincher at the start of last season. One of the best investments ever; the missus can now handle all the sheets effortlessly from any winch, with a single charge lasting a few days. The spinnaker sheets are handled in record time and it's made getting someone up the mast so easy. Much cheaper than an electric conversion kit but also most importantly, the ewincher provides feedback on the load just like a manual, removing the potential for damage.
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johanlavenius
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Posted: 05 May 2022 at 22:10 |
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I took a large diameter threaded rod thru the deck fitting and motor. This way i could turn the nut a bit to move the motor and then rest. This made the motor installment go from impossible to quite easy. After the motor was installed I installed the winch.
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Mike58
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Posted: 04 June 2022 at 13:44 |
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We thought of upgrading to electric winch but opened for an ewincher - electric winch handle - instead. It has been fantastic. it is expensive - but equates to a single electric winch and provides more options.
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High Time
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Posted: 05 June 2022 at 14:33 |
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Alternatively, look at Winchrite. I have owned one for years and it is great. Best point is that it can be used on any winch, not just the halyard winch!
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Mike58
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Posted: 31 July 2022 at 17:40 |
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We also considered upgrading to electric winches but opted for an eWincher which is about the cost of a single winch. I have been very happy with this and it has worked exceptionally well.
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Mike L
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FrankS
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Posted: 16 December 2022 at 10:51 |
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Hello all, Having purchased the upgrade set for my starboard winch, I have made an extra access port in the ceiling of the starboard cabin, beneath the winch, just as in the pictures from Carlosailfan. The question that arises now is what the best route is for the thick feeding cables between batteries and winch (Johan/Carlo ?). I would be over the moon when one of you could help me with that, eventually clarifying pictures would be great, if possible.. |
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Posted: 04 December 2024 at 08:08 |
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In the bottom 2 pictures I’m trying to figure out how the motor attaches to the shaft. I have electric winches on my 385 and trying to disable it to get the motor out as it works in reverse but not forward. Having removed all screws the motor Is not dropping of the shaft.
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Carlosailfan
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Posted: 05 December 2024 at 06:59 |
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Hello, there is a way. on the upper part there are several allen bots well hidden. red arrows who have to be removed. The blue arrow is a plate fixed to the external part, thouhout this plate there are several allen bolts who hold the gear in place. not easy to install, i remember my installation and for sure not easy to remove. Fingers crossed there is not much corrosion.
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Ggerrit
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Posted: 05 December 2024 at 07:55 |
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Hi,
Why don.t you change the electric connecton? The motor will turn in the other direction. much easyer.
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