Harken 35ST 2 Speed Aluminum Radial Winch
- Brand:
- Harken
- Part no:
- 35.2STA
Where to buy
Specifications
- Size
- 35
- Speeds
- 2
Manuals
- Maintenance manual (PDF)yachting.web.cern.ch
The Harken 35 is a two-speed radial winch with an aluminum drum, built for line from 5/16 to 1/2 inch. Its drum carries diagonal ribs that raise grip on the line. The gears and pins inside are 17-4PH stainless steel. The top of the winch is fully covered, so fingers and clothing stay clear of moving parts, and the base skirt snaps on and off so one person can install it.
Our take
Diagonal ribs on the drum of this size 35 winch are what grip the line, and Harken says they cut wear on it too. On deck that means the drum surface does the holding, while the covered top keeps fingers and loose clothing away from the moving parts.
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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