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Captive Reel Winches: 6 - 70T 
Captive winches are offered with pulling loads up to 70 tons with both hydraulic and electric 
drives for boats from 18 m (60') to the largest megayachts. Drum lengths vary to fit individual 
project requirements. Captives and tensioners are tested at full load before shipping. 
The winch frame and drum are 6061-T6 hardcoat-anodized aluminum with a carbon-fiber gear cover to 
reduce weight. 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 sealed and lubricated with grease. The main gearbox is sealed and lubricated with oil.
Electric Versions
6T winches and larger run off 500-800V DC systems or 400V AC 3-phase supply. Electric motors on 
winches 9T and higher are customized for the application. The winch has a single gear and is managed 
with a joystick for trimming and easing. A gear-and-chain transmission drives the feeder screw, allowing 
the line to lie smoothly on the drum in a single layer. Tapping into the larger battery banks on modern 
yachts allows the use of electric captives in sizes previously only available in hydraulic. This provides a 
quieter, more efficient system. Harken has also developed an innovative push/pull captive that allows a 
single winch and motor to take the place of two.  
Hydraulic Versions
Hydraulic winches 6T and up are offered with variable-speed motors. Custom solutions are available for 
higher loads. 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. The 
double screw design positions the screws close to the drum, reducing winch size over similarly configured 
winches. The tensioner system keeps a constant load on the line to prevent overrides.
Designed for easy maintenance.
ELECTRIC
HYDRAULIC
Hydraulic versions have an open-
ended design to reduce weight.
Two inner magnetic switches 
factory-set at the feeder’s stroke 
limits prevent overtravel. Two outer 
fail-safe limit switches automatically 
engage the brake.
Self-lubricating feeder screw and 
sheave allow line to lie smoothly on 
the drum, even when slack.
Product not stocked. Contact Harken to request quote and lead time. 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.
Part No.
Maximum
dynamic pull
Maximum
holding load
Line Ø
Min
Max
lb
kg
lb
kg
in
mm
in
mm
6T
13200
6000
19800
9000
9/16
14
7/8
22
9T
19800
9000
26400
12000
5/8
16
1      
26
12T
26400
12000
33000
15000
3/4
18
1 1/8
28
16T
35200
16000
41800
19000
1
24
1 1/4
32
18T
39700
18000
46307
21000
1
24
1 1/4
32
25T
55100
25000
66100   
30000  
1 1/4
32
1 1/2
40
 35T
 77175
 35000
 99225
 45000
 1 3/8
 34
 1 15/16
 50
50T
110250
50000
132300
60000
1 9/16
40
2 9/16
66
70T
154350
70000
176400
80000
1 7/8
48
2 9/16
66
Power/Sheet Size Guide

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