Marine electronics

ANDERSEN Winches

Andersen winches handle halyards and sheets with smooth, strong stainless construction. Choose manual, self-tailing, or electric models sized to your sailboat loads. Choosing an Andersen Winch Andersen builds full stainless steel sailboat winches in single speed, two speed, and electric configurations, so start with the loads you handle. The winch size number reflects its power ratio, so larger numbers like 28 give more mechanical advantage for genoa sheets and halyards on bigger boats. Self-tailing models grip the line so you can grind without holding the tail, which frees a hand in a tack or hoist. Electric winches power the load up at a button and suit short handed or larger crews, in 12V and 24V to match your boat. Decide...

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Andersen winches handle halyards and sheets with smooth, strong stainless construction. Choose manual, self-tailing, or electric models sized to your sailboat loads.

Choosing an Andersen Winch

Andersen builds full stainless steel sailboat winches in single speed, two speed, and electric configurations, so start with the loads you handle. The winch size number reflects its power ratio, so larger numbers like 28 give more mechanical advantage for genoa sheets and halyards on bigger boats. Self-tailing models grip the line so you can grind without holding the tail, which frees a hand in a tack or hoist. Electric winches power the load up at a button and suit short handed or larger crews, in 12V and 24V to match your boat. Decide between above deck and below deck electric mounting based on your deck layout before you order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Andersen winch number mean?

The number reflects the winch power ratio. A larger number like 28 gives more mechanical advantage, suited to bigger sheets and halyards on larger boats.

What is a self-tailing winch?

A self-tailing winch grips the line in a jaw so you can grind without holding the tail, freeing a hand during a tack, trim, or hoist.

Should I choose 12V or 24V for an electric Andersen winch?

Match the winch voltage to your boat electrical system, available in 12V and 24V. Also pick above deck or below deck mounting to fit your deck layout.

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