2 years ago my wife Emily and I took a trailer sailor cruise to the Chesapeake. Toward the end of the cruise the motor lift motor crapped out and we did the rest of the trip totally under sail. We anchored and docked under sail. It was a lot of fun!
I replaced the Warn Winch with a newer comparable model. It was a b**** getting my old body in and out of the lazarette numerous times. Modifications had to be made to the bolt holes.
I too would be interested in changing to a rope and pulley system.

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Jeff Smith
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