Harken Performa 20 Single-Speed Self-Tailing Winch
- Brand:
- Harken
- Part no:
- 20STP
Image: Fisheries Supply
Where to buy
Specifications
- Size
- 20
- Speeds
- 1
- Self-tailing
- Yes
Manuals
- Manual (HTML)manualedistruzioni.it
The Harken Performa 20 is a size 20 single-speed self-tailing winch with an aluminum drum, made for 1/4 to 3/8 inch line. The drum is sandblasted with diagonal ribs to add grip, and the upper jaw is spring-loaded. The bearings are composite, and the gears, pins and pawls that carry the load are 17-4 PH stainless steel.
Our take
The sandblasted, diagonally ribbed drum on the Performa 20 is built for extra grip, while its spring-loaded upper jaw adjusts to line size under pressure. Together they let one single-speed winch hold a range of lines between 1/4 and 3/8 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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