Harken SnubbAir Winch

It looks like a winch. It mounts like a winch. It cranks like a winch. It’s not a winch.

First designed to solve a deck layout challenge unique to the J/70, the Harken SnubbAir might look like a smaller, more efficient version of the winch it replaces. But the product has so many potential applications it defies classification as a winch.

It could act more like a really large ratcheting foot, cheek block, or even a ratcheting line diverter in the pit. The SnubbAir provides lots of line-holding power even without a winch handle. That muscle could become very popular on an A Scow or a powered-up sport boat where the spinnakers can be more than a handful. Even better, you can just flip the sheet off the drum and jibe. If you need even more holding power, wrap the sheet around the SnubbAir twice or use a winch handle with the optional adapter.

SnubbAir comes with four integral threaded studs placed to precisely match the bolt pattern of the B8A winch on the J/70 deck. Start-to-finish, swapping out winches for SnubbAirs takes less than 10 minutes. All washers and Nylok® nuts required for mounting are included.

Specifications:

Drum Ø (mm) - 79.2 mm

Drum Ø (in) - 3.12 in

Base Ø (mm) - 113.8 mm

Base Ø (in) - 4.48 in

Height (mm) - 68.8 mm

Height (in) - 2.71 in

Weight (g) - 489 g

Weight (oz) - 17.3 oz

Fastener circle (mm) - 90.7 mm

Fastener circle (in) - 3.57 in

Number of fasteners - 4

Fasteners (mm) - M6 mm

Maximum holding load (kg) - 454 kg

Maximum holding load (lb) - 1000 lb