I am planning to replace my well worn Barrient 25 primaries this winter. I would like to move to self tailing. There are a number of options and I'm looking for the voice of experience.
When I race I usually have some serious muscle on board but occasionally the muscle is my sister. She occasionally gets mean after grinding the Barient 25s a few times.
I am considering Lewmar 30ST or Harken 32.2ST, each recomended by the manufacturers, but I'm coinsidering 40ST. The price isn't much more, first gear has the same power ratio, and second gear might make my sister happier with me!
If you've made the switch to ST winches could you chime in with you winch choice and how they're working for you?
Thanks
