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Racing Pedestals
Racing pedestals allow crew members to trim from powerful standing 
positions. Customized to meet each yacht’s requirements, these pedestal 
systems can be linked together, allowing crew to work in tandem 
to produce more power for faster, more efficient maneuvers.   
Belt-Drive Pedestals
Harken belt-drive pedestals are molded from carbon fiber and epoxy. 
Prepreg lamination and autoclave curing maximize stiffness and 
strength. Components are made of hardcoat-anodized aluminum 
and 17-4 PH stainless steel. Roller bearings, thermoplastic belt 
sprockets, and carbon-fiber reinforced drive belts result in the 
lowest possible weight.
Belowdeck belt-drive pedestals are also offered in above deck/mid-drive 
styles. These pedestals can be removed and winches converted to 
manual operation to make more room in the cockpit during a 
long-distance race or cruise. 
MX Pedestals
Harken MX carbon pedestals drive winches on small Grand Prix 
racers like GP42s, GP52s and Open 60s. The patented overdrive 
system features two chains inside the pedestal, eliminating the 
weight of an external overdrive box. Two drive sprockets allow 
trimmers to select the gear ratio, switching between the 
1:1 direct-drive and the fast 1:3 drive chain without 
reversing grinding directions.
Twisted
Twisted belt-drive 
pedestals eliminate the 
weight of the 90° gear 
box when the grinder 
faces fore and aft.
Pedestal handles
Pedestal handles are offered in 
aluminum or carbon fiber and in 
single, double, or SpeedGrip styles.
A SpeedGrip pedestal handle is 
a great solution for solo sailors 
because it frees up a hand for 
another task. SpeedGrip winch 
handles can be special-ordered 
from Harken.
Straight
A disconnect lever for an 
above-deck/mid-drive belt 
pedestal system is available.
Angled
An angled pedestal is customized 
to optimize the deck layout or 
tailored to the grinder for 
maximum comfort.
Air pedestal
The athwartship-mounted Air 
pedestal has a sculpted hole 
in the middle, with each leg 
shaped like a wing—the 
ultimate in drag reduction.
Wing pedestal
The Wing pedestal mounts 
fore and aft. It’s extremely 
narrow aerodynamic shape 
dramatically reduces drag.
BELT-DRIVE PEDESTALS
MX pedestal 
The red shaft of the left button indicates the 
1:3 overdrive is engaged. Every turn of the 
handle produces three turns of the winch.
MX drive sprockets
1:3 chain engaged
1:1 chain engaged
MX PEDESTAL
Product not stocked. Contact Harken to request quote and lead time.

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