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LA S

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Jun 2, 2018, 7:02:06 PM6/2/18
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Hey everyone,

For the past 6 years I have been kicking around the idea of taking the plunge and buying a winch bit and a Milwaukee drill for sending someone up the mast. My hesitation has been that the frequency of need did not justify cost. Well this year, I finally took the plunge and I am pleased to report I am very happy I did. 

I went with the M28 28-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2 in. Right Angle Drill w/(1) 3.0Ah Batteries & Charger  ordered from Home Depot with a store pickup.

Ordered the winch Bit from American Marine Services.

Battery will haul up an average adult for just over two rides on my 42s7 mast, like an elevator.

Very Happy with both purchases, and just wanted to share.

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Arnold Hollander

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Jun 2, 2018, 10:43:11 PM6/2/18
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One more share.  My shoulder went out two years ago.  I purchased a lithium "Winchrite'.  This is my second year.  I also use it to operated the winches for tacking.  Very powerful and stows on deck.  Defender was asking about $750.



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Jeffrey

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Jun 3, 2018, 8:50:34 AM6/3/18
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I have the Milwaukee version for sale if any one is interested.

 

Jeff

 

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One more share.  My shoulder went out two years ago.  I purchased a lithium "Winchrite'.  This is my second year.  I also use it to operated the winches for tacking.  Very powerful and stows on deck.  Defender was asking about $750.

 

 

On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 6:02 PM, LA S <las...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hey everyone,

 

For the past 6 years I have been kicking around the idea of taking the plunge and buying a winch bit and a Milwaukee drill for sending someone up the mast. My hesitation has been that the frequency of need did not justify cost. Well this year, I finally took the plunge and I am pleased to report I am very happy I did. 

 

I went with the M28 28-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2 in. Right Angle Drill w/(1) 3.0Ah Batteries & Charger  ordered from Home Depot with a store pickup.

 

Ordered the winch Bit from American Marine Services.

 

Battery will haul up an average adult for just over two rides on my 42s7 mast, like an elevator.

 

Very Happy with both purchases, and just wanted to share.

 

Best regards,

 

--

Lawrence Swack

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Kidd, James

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Jun 4, 2018, 2:43:54 PM6/4/18
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Hi Larry,

You mention you purchased the winch bit from American Marine Services.

Can you give me a location? Many come up on google….

 

Thanks,

 

James

 

 

 

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Jeffrey

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Jun 4, 2018, 3:20:40 PM6/4/18
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We have the original Milwaukee tool with the winch bit for sale, unit is like new may new battery.

 

Jeff

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Mark Stillwell

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Jun 4, 2018, 4:10:18 PM6/4/18
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How much Jeff?

Mark Stillwell 
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We have the original Milwaukee tool with the winch bit for sale, unit is like new may new battery.

 

Jeff

 

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Hi Larry,

You mention you purchased the winch bit from American Marine Services.

Can you give me a location? Many come up on google….

 

Thanks,

 

James

 

 

 

James A Kidd

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Jeffrey

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Jun 5, 2018, 6:02:41 AM6/5/18
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Reasonable offer plus the cost of shipping.  I am in Miami, FL 33157

 

Jeff

 

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LA S

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Jun 5, 2018, 9:01:14 AM6/5/18
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James,

http://www.winchbit.com/ is the site I used.


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Kidd, James

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Jun 5, 2018, 9:46:14 AM6/5/18
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Great.

Thank you!

 

James

 

 

 

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James,

 

http://www.winchbit.com/ is the site I used.

 

On Mon, Jun 4, 2018 at 2:43 PM, Kidd, James <jk...@kaydon.com> wrote:

Hi Larry,

You mention you purchased the winch bit from American Marine Services.

Can you give me a location? Many come up on google….

 

Thanks,

 

James

 

 

 

James A Kidd

 

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Subject: {Beneteau Owners} Sending someone up the mast

 

Hey everyone,

 

For the past 6 years I have been kicking around the idea of taking the plunge and buying a winch bit and a Milwaukee drill for sending someone up the mast. My hesitation has been that the frequency of need did not justify cost. Well this year, I finally took the plunge and I am pleased to report I am very happy I did. 

 

I went with the M28 28-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2 in. Right Angle Drill w/(1) 3.0Ah Batteries & Charger  ordered from Home Depot with a store pickup.

 

Ordered the winch Bit from American Marine Services.

 

Battery will haul up an average adult for just over two rides on my 42s7 mast, like an elevator.

 

Very Happy with both purchases, and just wanted to share.

 

Best regards,

 

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Lawrence Swack

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Jeffrey

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Jun 5, 2018, 7:05:38 PM6/5/18
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$200 with the winchbit and battery plus the actual cost to ship it to you.

 

Jeff

 

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OBXRick

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Jun 6, 2018, 12:43:47 PM6/6/18
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Hi Jeff,

If the person above doesn't want it and its the 28volt drill I'll buy it, I'm at 27948.

rick

LA S

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Thats a bargain

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Jeffrey

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Jun 6, 2018, 6:29:06 PM6/6/18
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it is not the new model but the original 18v I think

 

Jeff

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Jun 6, 2018, 6:32:03 PM6/6/18
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Note it is the old model with the 18volt battery but it was hardly ever used as I installed an electric winch and did not use it and it was not stored on the boat but in my home garage. 

 

Jeff

 

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Thats a bargain

 

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Jun 7, 2018, 11:38:37 AM6/7/18
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Thanks, but I think I need the 28volt for my purposes (going up the mast),  Rick
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