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Get to know about the uses and benefits of using winches for sailing with the Upffront.com Blog. Upffront.com is much more than a shop. It's an innovative retail platform that has been built by serious sailors, for serious sailors. We work with every major manufacturer, global logistics specialists, and a network of installation partners around the world to take the complexity and stress..
Upffront.com Blog » Winches
2M ago
Lewmar’s flagship EVO® winch range is an evolution of their Ocean range which they claim is the most popular winch ever made. This is due to their widespread use by volume boat builders who prioritise ease of use / maintenance and reliability ..read more
Upffront.com Blog » Winches
2M ago
You’ve chosen to upgrade from a manual winch to an electric winch. Now, you need to decide on motor placement. This is a critical design decision which largely depends on your boats available space below deck. Ask yourself: ‘What is going to fit, and what is going to be the least work ..read more
Upffront.com Blog » Winches
2M ago
When choosing an electric winch, motor placement is a critical design decision. In a , we delved into the options, cross-examining the differences between a horizontal, vertical and compact motor placement ..read more
Upffront.com Blog » Winches
2M ago
When it comes to electric winches, Harken have an excellent range for both cruisers and racers with varying features to choose from, including 1, 2, and 3 speeds, horizontal, vertical and compact motor configurations, ‘shaped grip’ or ‘sandblasted grip’ and a rewind feature.   ..read more
Upffront.com Blog » Winches
2M ago
Are you a sailor looking for an innovative way to make sailing easier? Look no further than Flipper™ the world's first foldable winch handle. This handle is designed to be compact and efficient, making it easy to manoeuvre. Let’s take a closer look at what makes Flipper™ so special.  ..read more