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Winch replacement

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Topic: Winch replacement

Posted By: cintra
Subject: Winch replacement
Date Posted: 03 February 2026 at 15:45

Hi, has anybody replaced a winch (or the winches) on a 388 or 385 and upgraded from the 40-size to any bigger?

Or else, has anybody upgraded to an electric winch after sales?

I experience high loads and follow the opinion of the test journalists who question if the 40s are maybe a bit too small for this size of boat, and am therefore considering upgrading at least the starboard side winch.

Looking for experiences here.

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Hanse 388 LOUNA #173

Replies:

Posted By: Rhum coco
Date Posted: 04 February 2026 at 16:41

Bonjour sur mon 385 J'ai remplacé les winchs d'origine par la taille supérieure le tribord a été monté en électrique et les winchs d'origine ont été installés sur une platine en avant pour manœuvrer un genaker l installation est facile seul le montage du moteur électrique a demandé une petite personne pour aller dans le coffre 😂

Posted By: S&J
Date Posted: 18 February 2026 at 01:30

Always felt happy with the winch sizes in both 385 and 458.

Did n't feel a need for electric on the 385 but (15 years on) glad to have one for the main halyard on the 458 with the significantly larger sail.

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H458 #159 Primal Mediterranean cruising