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Old 02-28-2018, 07:20 PM   #19
Nomad Willy
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City: Concrete Washington State
Vessel Name: Willy
Vessel Model: Willard Nomad 30'
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Ak-guy,
I'm convinced the new Endurance capstan is superior to either the old Endurance or the Power Winch. The Power Winch drives a gear about 6" in dia with a very small gear. Too small IMO. The PW boat capstan is a modified version of their trailer boat winch. That's how I know about the gears. I took it apart and couldn't believe the small gear. Probably 1/2" or 9/16" dia. The Endurance has planetary gears.
I got my Endurance from the factory in Surrey BC. Just an hours drive from here. If your PW fails I could probably get you an Endurance.

No sales pitch here I just think the Endurance is much better.
Here's my old Endurance. I'll send it to you to play with if you like.
It's problem is electrical. It's very noisy.
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