I need to replace my OEM Barient 27 Self-Tailing winches (because of "scored" mainshfts and drums) and I would like to know what active racers in the Chesapeake and LIS areas have done when they had to make this move. The old Barients had a 48:1 power ratio in 2nd gear and I am interested what the consensus is as it concerns that number being "overkill" or "adequate". I really liked the Barients but refurbishment looks impossible.
