Andersen 12ST Self Tailing Manual Winch - Full Stainless Steel, RA2012010000

The Andersen name is synonymous with precision and reliability. All Andersen Winches feature their well-known stainless steel Power Rib ridged drum - which delivers a secure grip yet is easy on lines. These winches are corrosion-free, built to last, and look beautiful on your boat.Unlike winches that use rough, abrasive drum surfaces to provide grip, Andersen Winch drums have vertical Power Ribs running up a smooth surface. The ribs provide grip due to their shape, not a textured surface. The result is a winch with exceptional grip yet minimum wear on ropes - reducing the replacement costs of sheets and halyards.What’s more, the Power Rib principle simply makes sailing more pleasurable — More grip than other drum designs means fewer turns on the winch - which makes tacking easier Although the ribbed surface provides superior horizontal grip, it offers minimal resistance to vertical movement. So, whether cranking or easing, the sheet slides easily up or down the smooth drum, reducing t