Andersen Winches at AhoyCaptain.com

Andersen Winches are all about Design, Engineering and Setting Standards. Andersen employs state-of-the-art manufacturing technology and a dedicated staff of craftsmen to ensure their products provide a lifetime of safe sailing for their customers. Andersen remains at the cutting edge of development by working closely with yachtsmen and sailing professionals.

The Andersen name is synonymous with precision, reliability and the ability to adapt to any situation. For Andersen, this adds up to pure empowerment, allowing you to manage your sails and your boat with the utmost efficiency. Self-tailing winches with the Andersen name are supremely trustworthy, allowing you to focus on sailing. All Andersen Winches feature stainless steel Power Rib drums that ensure a smooth surface and a corrosion-free winch that is built to last.

1.			Drive shaft of AISI 329 stainless steel (SIS 2324)

2.			Adjustable self-tailing arm through 360 degrees

3.			The self-tailing arm is curved to give a fair lead. Friction is minimized due to the holding power on drum

4.			Stainless-steel ball bearings to carry vertical and horizontal loads from drum

5.			The upper ball bearing and the lower roller bearing are designed to be the maximum distance apart, resulting in increased support for the drum while increasing efficiency

6.			Large-diameter roller bearing to absorb drum loads and increase efficiency

7.			Easy servicing with captive pawls and springs

8.			Pawls made from cold-pressed stainless-steel bar AISI 316L, meaning unbreakable pawls

9.			Coiled spring extends the lifetime of the spring considerably

10.			Base plate made from aluminum bronze, which is twice as strong as standard bronze and ensures a light, stiff and rugged construction that increases efficiency

11.			The self-tailing system adjusts automatically to suit various rope sizes

12.			Lightweight stainless-steel drum with Power Rib© ensures a superior grip on the sheet without causing excessive wear

13.			Drum surface with Power Rib generates horizontal friction, and a highly polished surface minimizes vertical friction, allowing rope to slide easily up the drum

14.			Lightweight stainless-steel drum, combined with an internal construction of aluminum bronze, results in Andersen Winches being of similar weight to or lighter than aluminum winches

15.			Due to materials used in the winch, servicing is only required every 2 years under normal use

Andersen Self-Tailing Winches extend the service life of your sheets and halyards and the winch itself, since the Power Rib and the smooth surface of the drum require fewer turns compared to other winches. In addition, the self-tailing device is designed to accommodate a number of different of sheet and halyard sizes - enabling the winch to serve many different purposes and providing you with a range of products to choose from, no matter what you sail. A special option for Andersen Winches is a choice of having your own winch titanium-coated in bronze or brass, whichever matches your classic boat. This means that the surface of your Andersen Winch will never show wear and tear.

Small yachts need quality winches just as much as large yachts. The crews of small yachts also need to economize on manpower, and there is a need for positive sheet adjustment. Uncompromising quality is an Andersen Winches hallmark that starts with standard winches. Manufactured in stainless steel, Andersen Standard Winches feature the Power Rib to facilitate winching under all conditions and circumstances.