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zebra50
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Initially Posted - 09/06/2005 : 13:16:35

I have installed self tailing Harkin winches on the coaming box, but would like to know if anyone has a suggestion as to what angle to place the stripping arm. I currently have mine set at approx. the 8 o'clock position (bow being 12).

Jay
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Bubba
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Response Posted - 09/06/2005 : 20:30:05

I recommend it be straight toward the user. If you're going to be positioned a little aft of it, inside the cockpit when using it then the location you described sounds just right.
Nice to have, aren't they?

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frogger
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Response Posted - 09/07/2005 : 15:56:53

Second that recommendation by Bubba. I have a wheel and the crew handling sheets is located in the cockpit just in front of the wheel with the arm pointing directly toward them, about 10 o'clock (starboard) and 2 o'clock (port), otherwise it sounds like you have them set correctly.

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Bubba
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Response Posted - 09/07/2005 : 20:44:34

Ya know, I was only visualizing the starboard winch when you mentioned the eight o'clock position. You'd want to mirror that on the port side. So I should just leave it at "facing the user" wherever that person is going to be. That position may be different depending on whether you have a wheel or tiller and whether you'll be single-handing a lot or normally have crew.
What ever you do, those self-tailing winches will be great to have!

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zebra50
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Response Posted - 09/08/2005 : 11:32:48

they are great. I took the idea from Arlyn and mounted them on the coaming box so that I can do all the work and not have to bother the "Captain", if you know what I mean. Sorry about the confusion, the Port winch is at @ 4 o'clock and the starboard is 8

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moserd
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Response Posted - 09/09/2005 : 12:23:02

Do you have any pictures of your installation? What did the winches cost? How do you route the sheets? Do the sheets interfere with either the safety wires or shrouds?

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DOn

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zebra50
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Response Posted - 09/10/2005 : 09:23:09

I ran my sheets almost identical to Bryans. The only difference is I used different routing blocks and my winches are set aft just a bit. They dont interfere with any other lines. I bought them at West Marine and I think they were $765 for the pair.

. I dont have a picture of the sheet routing but will take some later today. It appears that Bryans winch arm is about the 9 o'clock position.

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