Andersen 40ST Self-Tailing Manual Winch, Full Stainless
- Brand:
- Andersen
- Part no:
- RA2040010000
Image: Fisheries Supply
Where to buy
Specifications
- Size
- 40
- Speeds
- 2
- Self-tailing
- Yes
- Drive
- Manual
- Gear ratio
- 1.3:1 / 6:1
- Drum
- Stainless
The Andersen 40ST is a self-tailing manual winch in the full stainless version, with a Power Rib ridged stainless steel drum. Its self-tailing arms adjust through 360 degrees, and the jaws adapt to varying line diameters. The base is aluminum-bronze, roughly 2-1/2 times stronger than traditional bronze, inside a 316 stainless steel drum. The maker says the corrosion-resistant construction needs servicing only every 2 years.
Our take
The Power Rib drum gets its grip from the shape of vertical ribs rather than a rough surface, so the line is not scrubbed as it turns. Servicing is called for only every 2 years, and the aluminum-bronze base is about 2-1/2 times stronger than traditional bronze.
From our buying guide
A winch's size number sits close to its top power ratio, though not exactly, and first-gear ratios vary more between brands. Each maker publishes its own sizing chart, so use the chart from the maker you're buying.
Check before you buy:
- It fits your existing holes, since same-size winches from different makers need not share a bolt circle.
- The self-tailing jaws take your rope, since they have a range.
- You have the right bolts. Harken does not supply them, and the makers disagree about countersunk heads.
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