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Mar 10, 2010 · When the first cordless power drills to drive winches came out some years ago, I scratched my head in wonder. I was at the Annapolis Boat Show a few years ago and decided to look at some of those 45-ft luxury "day sailors" that can barely accommodate 2 people and some only have "bending over" head room belo
Winch bits for a 3/8 inch right angle drill - Sailboat Owners Forums
May 25, 2016 · I use the Ultimate Cranker bit on a Milwaukee 1/2 inch right-angle battery operated drill. Raises my full-Batten main very quickly. I wanted to use it to crank me up the mast, but not enough power to do that using my small cabin top winch. Plan to try to reroute the halyard to a primary winch at the end of the season...
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Nov 21, 2019 · The Cranker - a S.S. Sailboat Winch Drill Adapter Bit The one I have is square, paid about $40 for it 10 years or so ago. Someone sells kits on eBay with a Milwaukee 28v for about $600. This is the one I have: View attachment 172390
Drill to power winches - Sailboat Owners Forums
Jan 22, 2008 · - The price is actually the most competitive for a cordless winch handle. The Winchbuddy sells for $899 and the Maniwell sells for 2200Euros or $2900. We realize that the WinchRite is not going to be for everyone and some sailors prefer the manual handle.
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Aug 7, 2000 · There is little chance a cordless drill attached to the winch will be able to raise the main. I figure you would need 700 in-lbs min. Im basing this on 40 lbs of pull on a 18 inch handle. If you are really interested you may want to check with Lewmar and see what they offer in terms of powered winches.
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Feb 23, 2012 · I have a Milwaukee 0721-21 1/2 Inch 28 Volt Cordless Right Angle Drill including lithium battery, charger and spare chuck for sale for a great price. We used it as an electric winch handle on our sailboat Sea Trek and it worked great. We don't use it on the trawler now. PM me if interested. Chuck
Using a cordless milwaukee on winch - Sailboat Owners Forums
Oct 11, 2015 · I was looking online and Milwaukee has what appears to be the right sized winch buddy now. Has anyone tried or know of somebody who has the: M18 FUEL™ HOLE HAWG® 1/2" Right Angle Drill this looks so much more comfortable than the last model and I am just hoping it has the torque. This would be for winching the main and etc. on a hunter 380
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Mar 22, 2005 · The Cranker is a S.S. Sailboat Winch Drill Adapter Bit ($19.95). Chuck this bit into your drill and you have an electric winch handle. Visit www.thecranker.com - here you can view pictures, read about or purchase The Cranker.
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Apr 16, 2017 · My solution was to look for a used "Milwaukee 2707 18V Li-Ion 7/16" Hex Cordless Right Angle Drill Kit". The kit included the drill, 2 batteries and charger. The bit I purchased is this one, "Winch Driver Sailing Bit Tool 11/16" Double Square." Get …
Drill Used for Power Winch handle - Sailboat Owners Forums
Jun 10, 2005 · Cordless Drills I have a H336 that I use a DeWalt cordless drill to raise the main when I am sailing solo. It raises the main all the way except the last foot or so. It is a 18V model with 500 inch pounds of torque. Theya have a new model that is 24v and higher torque. Milwaukee also makes a high power cordless drill.