Performa Aluminum Two-Speed Self-Tailing Winches

Harken Performa™ self-tailing winches are for racers and performance cruisers who use high-tech line who don’t want to invest in a carbon winch, or who need racing winches in smaller sizes. The Performa design combines the ribbed drum efficiency of Harken's Radial® winches with the sandblasted grip of its Carbon Fiber Racing winches for a powerful hybrid.

Performa's combination sandblasted drum with diagonal ribs design is engineered for increased grip on the smaller diameter of modern high-tech racing line. The spring-loaded upper jaw adjusts under line pressure to accept a variety of line sizes; teeth grip evenly with, or without, load.

Self-tailing winches transfer high loads to the winch with fewer wraps, and allow a single crew member to trim and ease sails quickly.

• Weight saving aluminum drum
• Composite roller and thrust bearings reduce friction under load
• Excellent corrosion resistance, lubrication is not required
• Drums with integrated skirt available in aluminum
• Load-carrying gears, pins, and pawls are 17-4 PH stainless steel
• Snap-fit design keeps bearings captive in a high-strength, Delrin® cage

17-4 PH: Info and Care
17 equals Chromium content and 4 equals Nickel Content. PH stands for precipitation hardening. This grade is known for strength and heat tolerance, NOT corrosion resistance. Though it has some corrosion resistance properties it will require routine maintenance in saltwater environments. If you use a product made of 17-4 PH, you need to follow a routine maintenance schedule.