Harken 40ST 2 Speed Chrome Radial Winch
- Brand:
- Harken
- Part no:
- 40.2STC
Image: Fisheries Supply
Where to buy
Specifications
- Size
- 40
- Speeds
- 2
Manuals
- Installation guide (PDF)defender.ca
The Harken 40.2STC is a size 40 two-speed radial winch with a chrome drum, taking line from 5/16 to 1/2 inch. On a chrome radial winch the ribs sit closer together to raise friction. The whole top comes off in one piece for seasonal service, and Harken says reassembly is quick and hard to get wrong. The gears and pins are 17-4PH stainless steel, and the covered top keeps fingers and clothing clear of the moving parts.
Our take
The fully covered top on the 40.2STC keeps fingers and clothing from catching in moving parts, and the same top comes off in one piece for seasonal service. It runs two speeds on line from 5/16 to 1/2 inch.
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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