Harken Radial 46 Self-Tailing Winch, Bronze, Two Speed
- Brand:
- Harken
- Part no:
- 46.2STBBB
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Size
- 46
- Speeds
- 2
- Self-tailing
- Yes
- Max line diameter
- 14 mm
- Drive
- Manual
- Gear ratio
- 2.3 / 9.2
- Weight
- 8.9 kg
The Harken Radial size 46 is a bronze winch with self-tailing line handling and two-speed gearing. Two speeds mean two separate gear ratios, so the winch changes between a faster and a stronger setting. Power ratios are 11.7 in first and 46.5 in second, from gear ratios of 2.3 and 9.2. It takes line up to 14 mm across and weighs 8.9 kg.
Our take
Two speeds with power ratios of 11.7 and 46.5 give this size 46 a low first ratio and a much higher second one. At 8.9 kg it is a sizeable bronze winch, and the 14 mm maximum line size limits the rope it takes.
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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