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Power/Sheet Size Guide
Captive Reel Winches: 1.5 - 3T  
Once the domain of only the largest yachts, a new wave of captive winch design and 
technology has provided the catalyst for the development of winches for boats in the 
14 m -18 m (45'- 60') range. Robust and compact, these belowdeck winches keep topsides 
clear for a clean, uncluttered look. Use for remote line handling: raise/lower halyard, 
trim/ease mainsheet—all at the touch of a button. 
The winch frame and drum are 6061-T6 hardcoat-anodized aluminum. All parts connected to 
hydraulic or electrical circuitry are positioned on the same side for maintenance. The screw 
bearings and gear transmission are also located on this side for easy inspection. Bearings 
are self-lubricated. The main gearbox is sealed and lubricated with oil.
Electric Versions
Electric captives in 1.5-ton and 3-ton sizes come standard with 12-volt or 24-volt power. The 
3T version is also available with a 24-volt high-speed (HS) motor. The winch has a single 
gear and is managed with push buttons for trimming and easing. A mechanical switch limits 
the stroke of the feeder to prevent overrides. Winches include a dual-function control box with 
a built-in load controller that combines two products into one, reducing wiring and connection 
points by almost half and greatly simplifying installation. The dual-function control box 
supports the Digital System Switch or analog switches. A mix of switches is not supported.
Hydraulic Versions
Hydraulic 1.5-ton and 3-ton captive winches are driven by industrial-sealed, fixed-
displacement motors. The synchronized transmission uses two gear sets (four gears) 
to drive the twin feeder screws. To change line diameter, the gear sets must be replaced. 
The feeder transmission’s twin feeder screws balance the load on the feeder, allowing 
line to lie smoothly on the drum—even when slack. 
Harken 1.5T and 3T captive winches 
are offered with an optional built-in 
90-degree line feeder for installation 
where space is limited.
HYDRAULIC
ELECTRIC
1.5T42012RH EL12
Electric Part Numbers
Winch size
Length (mm)
Line Ø (mm)
Motor confi guration 
RH = right hand
LH = left hand
Voltage
12 = 12V
24 = 24V
Electric 
Loads and converted sizes are guides only. Winches are customized to application. Hydraulic captive reel winches can be driven by different displacement motors. 
Contact Harken for max pressure details. For line storage lengths see page 231.
The screw design positions the 
screw close to the drum, reducing 
winch size.
Product not stocked. Contact Harken to request quote and lead time.
Part No.
Max line speed
Max 
current
Control 
box
Circuit
breaker
ft/min
m/min
amps
1.5T 12V
39.4
12.0
340
Dual-Function Control Box
HCP1718
1.5T 24V
42.7
13.0
150
Dual-Function Control Box
HCP1717
3T 24V
42.7
13.0
250
Dual-Function Control Box
—
3T 24V HS 
164.1 
50.0 
230 
Motor driver 
HCP1720 
Part No.
Maximum
dynamic pull
Maximum
holding load
Line Ø
Min
Max
lb
kg
lb
kg
in
mm
in
mm
1.5T
3300
1500
5500
2500
1/2
12
3/4
18
3T
6600
3000
11000
5000
1/2
12
3/4
18
Part
No.
Max pressure
Flow rate
Max line speed
PSI
Bar
gal/min
L/min
ft/min
m/min
1.5T
1739
120
13
50
115.9
35.0
3T
2753
190
13
50
99.3
30.0
Electric Motors
Hydraulic Motors
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