What do you call the two handed crank on racing boats?

[capoeirista]

Hi There -

Have seen them while watching the America's Cup. What are they called? I believe that what someone is doing when using them is called grinding. I don't know if grinding only applies to only the two handed cranks or other winches as well.

Would be very grateful. I was thinking of getting one to run blenders and other motorized appliances.

Thanks!

[Fstbttms]

Coffee grinder.

[capn_dave]

I used to have one, I called it Sweet Heart.

Fair Winds

Dave

[Vasco]

What do you call the two handed crank on racing boats?

Skipper??

[Faster]

Originally Posted by Vasco

What do you call the two handed crank on racing boats?

Skipper??

... and what a grind HE can be!!

[jephotog]

Originally Posted by capoeirista

I believe that what someone is doing when using them is called grinding.
Would be very grateful. I was thinking of getting one to run blenders and other motorized appliances.

Thanks!

Any one cranking on a winch is grinding. On big boats there will be some big boys on board that are "grinders", not sure if they have other skills as well.

I have seen somewhere a hook up to attach a blender base to a cordless drill to make margaritas, seems like a nicer option than having to feed a linebacker sized grinder to run you blender. Also based on the cost of a normal wench, I can't imagine what coffee grinder may run.

[labatt]

Generally speaking, their nickname is a "coffee grinder", or pedestal mounted winch. They usually have linkages that can be switched to a few different on board tasks, such as mainsheet winching and halyard work, all from a single unit. Harkenstore Product Category

[zz4gta]

Originally Posted by Vasco

What do you call the two handed crank on racing boats?
Skipper??

I thought a "skipper" was the lose nut behind the wheel. So many sailing terms... so little time...

[capoeirista]

These are too good!