Harken 16ST Single-Speed Chrome Self-Tailing Winch, B16STCCS Line & Cordage_Splicing Kits They help with high-load jobs

They help with high-load jobs (such as hoisting the mainsail when sailing short-handed) by allowing the user to look up at the main while hoisting to make sure there are no snags or hold-ups

HTX blocks are ideal for frequently adjusted

so the cheeks won't squeeze or bind the sheave

always align pad eye bails to the load

Harken 16ST Single-Speed Chrome Self-Tailing Winch, B16STCCS Line & Cordage_Splicing Kits They help with high-load jobsAll chrome winches combine the elegance of highly polished finishes with the dependable, low friction pulling power of Harken gearing systems. The wide body drums on these winches provide an extra gripping surface to hold high loads, and also increase retrieval speed when sheeting. Chrome self tailing jaws accept a wide range of line sizes. Note: Ships in 3 5 Days from the Manufacturer