Harken Performa Quattro 40 Self-Tailing Winch, Two Speed
- Brand:
- Harken
- Part no:
- 40STQP
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Specifications
- Size
- 40
- Speeds
- 2
- Self-tailing
- Yes
- Max line diameter
- 12 mm
- Base diameter
- 180 mm
- Gear ratio
- 2.13 and 6.28
- Weight
- 5 kg
The Performa Quattro size 40 is a two-speed, self-tailing aluminum winch from Harken with a black anodized finish. Its drum comes in a larger and a smaller diameter, which gives four line speeds in all. It weighs 10.2 lb (5 kg), has a 180 mm base, and takes line from 8 mm to 12 mm. Gear ratios are 2.13 and 6.28.
Our take
The Quattro layout is the point of this size 40. Harken describes it for boats needing very fast winches for large asymmetrical spinnakers. The self-tailing mechanism handles line, and the 12 mm top line size and 10.2 lb weight set its scale.
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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