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power winches
planning on long term livaboard coastal cruising. Nothing offshore.
I've been looking toward in mast furling. I'll be 55 by the time I head out and ain't gettin any younger. Boat will be mid 40's long. I'm concerned with the effort required to raise a cruising mainsail. Pulling horizontally has to be easier than pulling vertically.
But what about electric winches? Do they do a good job? Are they reliable? Will they raise a good size main in a decent amount of time? Current draw?
Seems reefing will still be an issue.
Looking for experienced opinions,
Thanks
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