markvone
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Ken,
The Spinlock XCS has a metal body. Same rated load in small line size (6 - 10 mm) - 1500 pounds and 2640 pound load for the large line size (8 - 12 mm)about $150 more than a XTS triple from Vela Sailing where I got mine. I would think a triple clutch could get pretty close to your winch and still yield good alignment for all three lines. You should also consider if a modification to your dodger would allow more room. A cutout or bump-out or an opening piece to reach clutches ahead of the dodger? I'm not sure, I don't have a dodger . I fit my new clutches aft of where a dodger would go and still have a decent line angle for the middle four lines even though I only have about 12 inches between clutch and winch.
FWIW, You can just make out the tan gelcoat repair in the non-skid of 5 holes from a previous winch. My color is a little dark but I suspect it will fade to match more closely. Normally there are lines covering this area. And you can't see any of the gelcoat hole repairs in the smooth white gelcoat to the right of the winch.
Mark
The Spinlock XCS has a metal body. Same rated load in small line size (6 - 10 mm) - 1500 pounds and 2640 pound load for the large line size (8 - 12 mm)about $150 more than a XTS triple from Vela Sailing where I got mine. I would think a triple clutch could get pretty close to your winch and still yield good alignment for all three lines. You should also consider if a modification to your dodger would allow more room. A cutout or bump-out or an opening piece to reach clutches ahead of the dodger? I'm not sure, I don't have a dodger . I fit my new clutches aft of where a dodger would go and still have a decent line angle for the middle four lines even though I only have about 12 inches between clutch and winch.
FWIW, You can just make out the tan gelcoat repair in the non-skid of 5 holes from a previous winch. My color is a little dark but I suspect it will fade to match more closely. Normally there are lines covering this area. And you can't see any of the gelcoat hole repairs in the smooth white gelcoat to the right of the winch.
Mark
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