Hello---I am considering replacing the old-school probar winch in my EC-12, and want to do so with a servo city gear box
set up, there are many choices of servos and gear ratios available, so what would be a "safe" number of oz. in. to handle the sail plan ? I would appreciate any suggestions/comments. and- they have a 15% sale on now until 7-16, so.......
also-my main concern is with power, NOT speed-and NOT a RMG.

Allan

Hi Allan,

Most of the winches I have seen on Servo City have quite a high output torque. Like over 1000 In/oz. Plenty for the EC12 Sail plan. I am almost never putting this type of winch in an EC on purpose so if that gives you any indication. The RMG is just plain better with better control and speed. In short, its a huge improvement over an arm winch regardless of torque. The price on the RMG has come down due to the exchange rate with AUS. Just under $200.00 now I think.

Allen,

I concur with Chuck concerning the RMG sail winch. If you plan on racing your EC12 and traveling you will find most skippers use the RMG. If you have problems while at a regatta there will always someone there who can help sort things out. The RMG is very reliable.

And many of us carry a spare in event of catastrophic failure-and you can replace it at the next regatta.
Plus Bob Guyant is a prince of a guy.

I put an RMG winch in a boat 14 or 15 years ago and raced it hard up until three years ago when I sold the boat. It never failed me and is still working for the new owner. Bob makes a great product worth every penny. And he is a nice guy! I recommend the "Spiral" drum. And just for the record, my new boat has an RMG winch.