Harken B8ASGLP 8 in Aluminum Speedgrip Winch Handle, Low Profile
- Brand:
- Harken
- Part no:
- B8ASGLP
Where to buy
Specifications
- Length
- 8 in
The Harken B8ASGLP is an 8 inch aluminum winch handle from the Speedgrip range, in the low profile version. It has a molded urethane knob and a swivel between knob and handle, and it fits international standard winch sockets. The knob lets you palm the handle for quick turns at low load, and the swivel keeps your hand in a good position when you grind. This version is aimed at speed with one hand rather than power.
Our take
The low profile B8ASGLP is 8 inches long and aimed at speed rather than power, with a swivel between knob and handle and a urethane knob for palming. Heavy loads are not what the maker built it around.
From our buying guide
Harken says its handles fit international standard winch sockets and other makers' winches, except old bronze Merriman-style ones. Length sets the leverage: Harken says an 8 in grinds faster but gives 20% less power than a 10 in.
Check before you buy:
- The real length is what you expect, since lengths are nominal. Barton's 8 inch handle measures 225 mm.
- Locking or plain suits you. Lewmar weighs the security of a lock-in against the flexibility of a traditional handle, and Harken says racers prefer plain.
- It floats, if that matters to you. Lewmar says its composite Titan handles float if dropped overboard.
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