I use the Winch Bit at www.WinchBit.com. A simple part, but high quality and frankly worth the price. The engineer makes them and has all the info on various drill motors on his web site. I drive mine with the top of the line drill - a very nice and powerful Milwaukee portable drill motor - the 28 volt model #0721 Rt angle drill. Has a reversible variable speed for H/L on the 2 speed winch and full torque at very low RPM. You absolutely will not lack for power. The battery lasts a long time & seems to be good for at least a dozen or more raising and lowering, but I got a spare battery anyway. In fact, the same V28 battery also drives a handheld Milwaukee spotlight which is so handy it gets more use than the power Winch Bit does. Doing it this way is the Cadillac solution and not inexpensive - but first class. Makes you feel good about good 'ol USA tool quality. I originally considered going with an all-electric winch, but after a couple of years of use, this seems to be a better solution. And of course you have a nice drill for any necessary uses onboard.
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No, I don't have any connection with the Winch Bit people. In fact, I was hesitant to spend the dollars for the system and am now so convinced I'm thinking of getting a spare Winch Bit "just in case".
Hope this helps,
Roger, F28cc - not a Freedom; its a Farrier tri.
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From A Happy Customer Who Ordered 2 More Bits Because The First One Was Donated to King Neptune.
I received my two Winch Bits yesterday. Now that was fast service!
This is a great addition to my boat. My all female crew love it. We named it "Boat Boy". We had been laughing about getting a boat boy. when one of the women's boy friends sails with us; we call him boat boy (behind his back.) We love “Boat Boy” (aka Winch Bit) and were all about to cry when it went over board. “Boat Boy” needs to tighten up!
Thanks again,
Tere Mills
Captain: sailing vessel "Promises"
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