Harken Performa Racing Winch Line Expanded
Pewaukee, WI—Harken has added four new sizes to complete the Performa? line, now ranging from size 20 to 80. Adopting thehigh-efficiency of Radial?winches, new PerformaPT (plain top), ST (self-tailing), and Quattro winches complement Harken’s carbon racing line with a lower-cost alternative in smaller sizes.The Performa features a sandblasted drumoptimized for halyard and sheeting applications using smaller high-tech racing lines.
“Performa winches offer a solution for teams when carbon fiber performance is beyond budgetrequirementsor winches are needed in a smaller size,” explains Engineering Manager Michele Cazzaro. “The Performa?hybrid builds on the research that went into the Radial line, but is optimized for the high-strength fibers you now see on sport boats and performance cruisers.”
Aluminum drums feature an integral skirt. Strong, lightweight composite roller bearings have excellent corrosion resistance and don’t require lubrication. Composite thrust ball bearings let the drum spin easily under light loads. The snap-fit design keeps bearings captive when the drum is removed for maintenance. Load-carrying gears, pins, and pawls are 17-4PH stainless steel.Minimal space between upper and lower self-tailing jaws on the STand Quattro versions ensures superior holding power on small-diameter line.
The patented Quattro model is an innovative all-in-one winch used on boats that require extremely fast winches to handle large asymmetrical spinnakers, but also need power to trim the genoa upwind. The 2-speed Quattro features two drum diameters for four line speeds.
Performa winches are designed for easy maintenance and straightforward upgrades to power.The stripper arm completely covers the winch top to prevent fingers and clothing from catching in rotating parts. Performa winches are available in one speed in size 20; two speeds in sizes 35, 40, 46, 50, 60, 70, and 80; three speeds in sizes 60, 70, and 80. Quattros are available in sizes 40 and 46.
About:Harken, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative sailboat hardware and accessories. Headquartered in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Harken manufactures in the USA and Italy. Its network includes distribution in 48 countries, with group offices located in Australia, France, Italy,
New Zealand, Poland,Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States (Rhode Island, California, and Florida).
